More than 160 million wild and domestic birds have been infected with bird flu across the United States since 2022.
The V.I. Department of Health says it is “closely monitoring” the ongoing spread of H5N1 or Bird Flu on the mainland United States, where the number of reported cases has risen to 68. No cases have been recorded in the USVI to date.
New York City officials recently updated their bird flu precautions as they announced new positive cases found in parks and zoos around the five boroughs. The Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that 13 domestic cats across eight households in the United States have fallen ill or died from bird flu,
Avian flu has been spreading across the United States since 2022, with several cases even being detected in humans,including 10 in Colorado. Now, federal health officials are reporting that a […]
As bird flu cases continue to rise across the United States, questions are emerging about the effectiveness of the current vaccine stockpile.
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.
Spearheaded by National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, the plan prioritizes enhanced biosecurity measures and medication to control the spread of the virus and moves away from mass culling of infected flocks.
APHIS reported avian influenza outbreaks in further poultry flocks across seven states over the past two days. Several of the outbreaks occurred on commercial farms. Outbreaks were confirmed on four layer farms and three turkey farms in Ohio,
Avian influenza is in the same virus family as seasonal flu. Poultry has proven to be very sensitive to the virus, which results in high mortality.
More than 160 million wild and domestic birds have been infected with bird flu across the United States since 2022.
Pet owners cautioned after tests confirm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two cats living in different households.
A Cornell University researcher shares about the avian flu virus: where it comes from, and how it’s spreading from domestic animals and livestock to wildlife.