Backyard chickens make up 37% of active bird flu cases. Here's what that means for you and your flock

Bird flu is back, and your backyard chickens could be at risk. Here's how to spot it and keep them safe.

Backyard chicken owners are starting to worry about the quiet return of the avian influenza. Here's why

Think your backyard flock is safe from bird flu? The latest numbers say it's time to take a closer look.
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Avian flu outbreak hits record, killing over 50 million birds in the United States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that avian flu has killed 50.54 million birds in the United States this year, making the outbreak the country's deadliest in its history. Often, when a bird ...

Americans were told bird flu caused soaring egg prices, then an investigation uncovered these text messages from US egg producers - here's what we know so far

An investigation reveals potential collusion among top US egg producers, with text messages suggesting efforts to keep egg ...
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Human infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses in the United States from March 2024 to May 2025

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...
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Avian flu outbreaks detected at two more Lancaster County poultry farms

LANCASTER, Pa. — More than 60,000 birds at two commercial meat production farms have been affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, according to a United States Department of Agriculture website ...
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Seasonal flu antibodies can also target avian flu to build immunity against potential pandemic risks

Are seasonal flu antibodies also effective against avian flu? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has shown that a specific type of antibody associated with the former virus—already present ...
Nature

Emergence and interstate spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in dairy cattle in the United States

The Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural sciences, health sciences, applied sciences and social sciences, according to their ...