ZooAmerica relocates some birds due to concerns about avian flu
Worries about the bird flu have prompted ZooAmerica in Hershey to make some changes. It's temporarily relocating its bird population to avoid contact with wild birds that may be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Avian flu outbreak has spread to birds in Boston area, officials say
An avian flu outbreak that has killed birds across Massachusetts in recent weeks is suspected to have spread to birds in Boston and Brookline, according to officials.
Can you get bird flu from eating eggs or chicken? How avian flu spreads
The risk of bird flu to humans is low, but eating undercooked eggs or chicken could increase your chances of exposure to infection and germs.
What are the symptoms of bird flu? Avian flu cases top 126K in New York
Health officials urged people to identify avian flu symptoms early and properly cook chicken and eggs to limit risk of infections.
What to know about avian flu in wild birds, poultry, and pets in Illinois
The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois concerned about livestock,
'Widespread' bird flu leads to spike in wild bird deaths
There have not been any cases among commercial flocks in Massachusetts, said Agricultural Commissioner Ashley Randle.
As bird flu ravages poultry industry, the damage spreads
After the current strain of bird flu, H5N1, reached the U.S. in 2022, more than 148 million birds have been euthanized. What is the outbreak's potential impacts on humans, the poultry industry, egg prices,
The impact from bird flu spreads
After H5N1, the current strain of bird flu, reached the United States in 2022, more than 148 million chickens, turkeys and other farm birds have been euthanized. Since last year, when the virus jumped from poultry and wild birds to mammals,
FG must expedite action to curtail bird flu spread
According to reports, the Plateau outbreak was recorded in a farm in Farin Gada, Jos North Local Government Area, where over 3,000 birds were affected. Disturbingly, the infected birds had been sold before veterinary officials could conduct depopulation,
Lubbock health department confirms avian flu found in dead bird, no human cases reported
Lubbock Public Health has confirmed that Avian Flu has been detected in a dead bird within the city. Here's what we know so ...
New Online Platform Unveiled To Report Avian Influenza In Wild Birds
"I encourage New Yorkers to use this web-based tool to provide DEC with real-time information about locations of suspected ...
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Avian Influenza Precautions Issued by Multiple Agencies
State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although ...
State suspends poultry events as avian flu continues to rise
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, more commonly known as H5N1 or bird flu, claimed its first human victim in the United States earlier this month. In the past year, it's resulted in the deaths of ...
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Bird flu confirmed in 3 Georgia flocks. What is the danger? Here's what to know
Georgia has reported cases of bird flu in three flocks. Here's a closer look at the virus, where it is, and how dangerous it ...
Shelton animal sanctuary says 20 large cats are dead from avian flu outbreak
The director of the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton said they went from having 37 cats to now just having 17. Some cats ...
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Single Mutation in H5N1 Influenza Surface Protein Could Enable Easier Human Infection Dec. 6, 2024 — A single modification in the protein found on the surface of the highly pathogenic avian ...
EU experts warn: Emerging avian flu mutations could adapt to humans and increase risks
European agencies call for better preparedness and greater information sharing on avian flu as they identify new mutations ...