Bird flu strain confirmed in human for First time
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Avian influenza is a virus that is clearly a threat to livestock and human health. Our team, a collaboration of governments and academics across the country, recently assessed the extent of HPAI A(H5Nx) in at-risk species across Canada.
Cornell scientists discover that the H5N1 virus survives for up to 120 days in raw milk cheese, which contravenes health regulations.
(WLUK) -- An endangered whooping crane, set to be released into the wild, died earlier this month from bird flu. The International Crane Foundation says the loss marks the first confirmed death of a Whooping Crane from bird flu. The whooping crane ...
This is the first time HPAI has appeared in commercial poultry in Allegan County, Michigan, during the 2022-25 outbreak.
State health officials are urging poultry owners to protect their flocks from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
Michigan officials confirmed avian flu in a local flock and advised residents with poultry to monitor for illness.
Dead vultures in a Boonsboro residential area tested presumptively positive for avian influenza, according to preliminary results. The Washington County Health Department states the risk to the public is low but advises against handling sick or dead birds.
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in a commercial flock in Allegan County, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).
SANPETE COUNTY, Utah — It's that time of the year again when the poultry producers are on high alert for avian influenza outbreaks. On Friday, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial ...
Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, increase in mid-October, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Wild birds, especially migrating ducks and geese, transmit the disease, and may not appear sick. “Really, all of the ...