Bird flu is now considered 'widespread' in Massachusetts as outbreaks spread, officials warn
Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a confirmed positive, state environmental and health officials said Wednesday.
What Is H5N9? US Reports First Bird Flu Strain Outbreak in Poultry
H5N9 is a rare subtype of the influenza A virus that can cause highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu. It's a reassortment strain that originated from the H5N1, H7N9, and H9N2 subtypes.
Scientists Confirm a New Strain of Bird Flu Has Emerged in The US
A new strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a duck farm in California, the first time the variant has been discovered in poultry in the United States, an international agency said.
First outbreak of rare bird flu strain detected at Calif. duck farm
U.S. authorities also detected the more common H5N1 strain on the same farm in Merced County, California, they said in a report to Paris-based WOAH, adding that the almost 119,000 birds on the
Bird Flu Found in North Carolina Turkey Flock as Outbreak Worsens
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A commercial turkey flock in North Carolina has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu,
Has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
One person infected with the bird flu died in Louisiana on Jan. 6. The patient was over 65 and became ill after contact with a combination of a backyard flock and wild birds, the Louisiana Department of Public Health said.
Lithuania reports outbreak of H5N1 bird flu on laying hen farm, WOAH says
Lithuania has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, on a laying hen farm in the western part of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Wednesday.
H5N9 Bird Flu Outbreak: What Are the Symptoms To Look Out For?
The first U.S. H5N9 outbreak has raised concerns as scientists warn of evolving bird flu risks—here's what you need to know about the symptoms.
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Avian flu continues spread in Ohio, resurfaces in Arizona
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to spread in Ohio, with five new commercial poultry flock infections there being ...
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APHIS strengthens biosecurity requirements for bird flu related indemnity payments
Poultry producers who have had previous bird flu outbreaks would have to pass a biosecurity audit to receive future USDA ...
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Lehigh Valley is at epicenter of bird flu outbreak. Here’s what to know about health and consumer impacts
The HPAI outbreak that began in the United States in 2022 led to large-scale cullings of commercial poultry flocks. Wild birds, especially migrating waterfowl, are primary carriers of the disease.
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Georgia has first HPAI case in poultry of 2022-25 outbreak
For the first time during the 2022-25 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak, the presence of the virus has been ...