Chef Reacts To Devastating Avian Bird Flu Hitting Iconic LI Duck Farm
"It's more than a business. This impacts everybody on the East End. We all feel proud to have this company here.'" — Chef Alex Bujoreanu.
100,000 Ducks to Be Killed After Bird Flu Strikes Long Island Farm
The highly infectious H5N1 strain has caused outbreaks across the country. Now, Long Island’s last duck farm must kill its entire flock and may go out of business, its owner said.
Bird flu outbreak hits Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue; 99,000 birds being euthanized
Established in 1908, the Aquebogue site is the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, once world-renowned for its ducks.
Bird flu ravages Long Island’s last major duck farm; 100,000 birds to be killed
Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue will have to euthanize every bird at the facility after H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in the flock.
Bird flu outbreak forces culling of 100,000 ducks, threatening last duck farm in long island
The last duck farm on New York's Long Island is facing an uncertain future after a bird flu outbreak forced the culling of nearly 100,000 ducks.
New York farm forced to kill entire flock of 100,000 ducks amid bird flu outbreak
Despite the havoc it is wreaking on the farm, health officials say the risk of the public getting sick is minimal.
Over 100,000 ducks to be euthanized at New York farm after bird flu outbreak
A Long Island farm will reportedly euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after a bird flu outbreak transpired at the eastern New York facility.
Bird flu forces Long Island, N.Y., farm to kill 100,000 ducks
The owner of the Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, N.Y., has been forced to euthanize its flock of more than 100,000 ducks due to positive bird flu tests.
LI’s last duck farm forced to shutter and euthanize nearly 100K birds due to outbreak of contagious bird flu
It’s a fowl day on the East End. An outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has struck Long Island’s last remaining duck farm and forced the operators to put down 99,000 birds, according to reports.
‘Bird Flu’ Outbreak Shutters Long Island’s Last Duck Farm, as Culling of 99,000 Birds Is Underway
By Denise Civiletti An outbreak of avian influenza at Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue has forced the farm to cease operations and begin to euthanize its entire flock, jeopardizing the future of Long Island’s last remaining duck farm.
Crescent duck on the menu? Long Island chefs lament loss of commercial duck farm
The farm is a top supplier of duck for high-end restaurants, including eateries on Long Island and in New York City.
Bird flu detected on Long Island farm. Health officials say risk to public remains minimal.
A major bird flu outbreak has hit a Suffolk County poultry farm. Dozens of state and federal agricultural workers dressed in ...