Two commercial laying hen flocks in Ohio have been struck by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), including one that involved more than 3 million birds.

More than 150 million birds in the U.S. have been affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza since February 2022, according to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

The incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County, Iowa, has been confirmed. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported that the case was confirmed on February 20, and that 29,700 turkeys were involved.

As H5N1 avian flu outbreaks in commercial and backyard poultry across the United States continue at a brisk pace, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has reported a few more detections in domestic cats.

The Trump administration is preparing a plan for combatting avian flu that will move away from depopulating infected flocks and rely instead on “biosecurity and medication,” says President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser.

The Wyoming Livestock Board and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in three backyard poultry flocks.

Echoing results from earlier California investigations into H5N1 infections in domestic cats, an investigation by agriculture departments in Oregon and Washington has renewed warnings about feeding pets raw food after their investigation into two cat illnesses in Oregon found that the pets were exposed to the same raw pet food brand.

Originally found mostly in wild birds and poultry, H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1, was discovered in dairy cattle last month

The recent outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) in different states in India have sparked concerns about poultry safety. With eggs being a staple in many diets, the question arises: Is it still safe to consume them?

Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) issued Zoetis Inc (NYSE:ZTS) a conditional license for its Avian Influenza Vaccine, H5N2 Subtype, Killed Virus. The vaccine is labeled for use in chickens. The conditional license was granted on the demonstration of safety,

Historic high egg prices and shortages being fueled by worsening bird flu epidemic. Here's what to know about egg purchase limits and egg rationing