Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock
Wayne County has its first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials reported Friday. The "bird flu" virus was first detected in Michigan in 2022; and has been the focus of attention in recent weeks both in the state and across the country.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 detected in New London County backyard flock
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, in a flock of chickens, ducks and peacocks on Jan. 15. These birds were family pets and had been in close contact with wild waterfowl from a nearby pond, according to the release.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in El Paso County
Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) officials announced they detected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in El Paso County.
'Highly pathogenic' avian influenza found in CT backyard flock, officials say
State officials said H5N1, or bird flu, was detected in a backyard flock Wednesday in New London County. The flock was "depopulated," officials said.
Is the highly pathogenic avian influenza a threat to pets?
The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the recommendations are also a useful guide for humans.
Avian influenza confirmed in Puerto Rico
The virus was detected in a backyard flock in the U.S. territory, as well as in commercial poultry in Maryland and two Canadian provinces.
Avian influenza detected in flock in Pocahontas
MOOREFIELD — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of bird flu, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), in a backyard flock of chickens in Pocahontas County.  According to a press release from the WVDA,
'Highly Pathogenic' Bird Flu Found In CT Backyard Flock
A family flock in Connecticut has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, prompting state and federal health officials to step in to contain the spread. The affected flock,
Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock in New London County
The bird flu was detected in a backyard flock of various birds on Wednesday, according to officials with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu,
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