Guidelines from the USDA recommend owners of backyard flocks prevent the spread of bird flu by doing things like restricting access to their birds, and cleaning their clothes, shoes, equipment, and hands.

Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.

A family flock in Connecticut has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, prompting state and federal health officials to step in to contain the spread. The affected flock,

The bird flu was detected in a backyard flock of various birds on Wednesday, according to officials with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu,

In addition to the isolation measures, birds were killed to prevent the highly-contagious virus from spreading, officials said.

Georgia officials confirmed the state's first case of bird flu. Dr. Frita Fisher talks about the health implications of the bird flu and what precautions Georgians can take.

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture shared on Friday that avian flu was detected in a flock of birds in New London County.

Caroline County farmer is dealing with bird flu cases among its flock. This is the third known case of bird flu in Maryland The farm is near a previous farm where its flock tested positive.