Has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
Bird flu cases are still rising in the U.S. as the virus continues to devastate poultry farms. More than 145 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United States since the outbreak began in January 2022. As for humans, 67 people have been infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
As bird flu outbreaks spread to animals, D-FW zoos take precautions
Across the United States, bird flu is no longer a concern only for dairy and poultry farms — it’s now knocking on the gates of zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, putting some of the nation’s rarest animals at risk.
Can you get bird flu from eating chicken or eggs? What to know about how avian flu spreads
The risk of bird flu to humans is low, but eating undercooked eggs or chicken could increase your chances of exposure to infection and germs.
New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it's the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment that could trigger human outbreaks.
Bird Flu Found in North Carolina Turkey Flock as Outbreak Worsens
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A commercial turkey flock in North Carolina has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu,
Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.
The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared to a swath of the state that runs from Greater Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. That message was delivered Wednesday during a virtual update from state health officials on the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus.
Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say
State officials are working with partners to test suspected cases and collaborating with municipalities to safely dispose of dead birds." The post Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say appeared first on Boston.
Officials say ‘widespread’ bird flu outbreak is the largest the state has seen
Scientists say the temporary freeze on communications from federal officials creates a troubling blind spot for those tracking the virus.
Bird flu now 'widespread' among this state's birds
MORE: Long Island farm forced to euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after bird flu detected. There has been a history of intermittent bird flu outbreaks in Massachusetts since earl
EU agencies track bird flu virus variants on increasing threat to humans
Two European regulators said on Wednesday they were tracking variants of the bird flu virus due to the threat of the pathogen ...
Are eggs & poultry products safe to eat amid spread of bird flu? Plus, impact on prices
The humble egg, one of nature’s perfect foods, a self-packaged, relatively inexpensive source of protein that can serve as a ...
Bird flu wipes out a backyard flock in Guilford: Is there risk that it will spread to humans?
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost ...
Crescent ducks euthanized after bird flu outbreak at Aquebogue farm; many eggs saved
The Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, which lost its entire flock of 99,000 to an outbreak of bird flu, has begun the long, ...
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Texas egg prices expected to keep rising due to bird flu, expert says
Egg prices coming down ultimately depends on whether the industry can successfully stop the spread of bird flu and ramp up ...
Rising bird flu cases force changes on Massachusetts farms
LINCOLN - As the bird flu continues to spread in the U.S., Massachusetts farmers must protect their flocks. But due to the rec ...
Q&A: Wildlife disease expert discusses avian flu, risks and prevention
With the advent of cases of avian flu in southern New England, and the rise in egg prices due to limited supply as a result, ...
See where bird flu has caused the most devastation in Iowa and across America
The latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S, Department of Agriculture show the ...