Egg Farmers Are Losing the Battle with Bird Flu
Within 24 to 48 hours of the first detection of the virus, state and federal animal health officials work with farms to cull infected flocks to reduce the risk of transmission. That’s followed by extensive disinfection and months of surveillance and testing to make sure the virus isn’t still lurking somewhere on-site.
Bird flu has caused growing problems around US. Here's latest on disease in MD, elsewhere
Bird flu appeared in a Texas dairy farm in March 2024. Havoc has followed on farms and in grocery stores and concerns mount for human health.
US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and luck. Can we do it again?
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Where is bird flu in Louisiana? What we know about the outbreak and response
The soaring price of eggs is a ripple effect of an ongoing outbreak of avian influenza, also known as H5N1 or bird flu, which has spread from wild birds to dairy and poultry farms, infected cats, and caused at least one human death in Louisiana — the only recorded fatality from bird flu in the U.
What bird flu means for your eggs, chicken, and dairy: What you need to know
The bird flu virus is a rising concern in the United States. Learn about how it is affecting poultry and dairy supply chains. The post What bird flu means for your eggs, chicken, and dairy: What you need to know appeared first on The Manual.
Fears grow over new bird flu infections in dairy cattle
A newer variant of H5N1 bird flu that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change thought to help the virus infect mammals – including humans – more easily, according to a new brief from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Confirmed case of 'highly pathogenic' bird flu in Merseyside
A case of avian flu has been confirmed in Merseyside. The news comes as cases of a strain of bird flu called H5N1 has been identified across the country. ‌The UK Chief Veterinary Officer had previously ordered a new Avian Influenza Prevention Zone AIPZ to cover the whole of England from Saturday,
Urgent bird flu warning as disease spreads across country
Avian influenza is more commonly known as bird flu and although mainly spreading amongst birds, it can sometimes affect humans. The affected poultry will be humanely culled and a
Second type of bird flu found in US dairy cows
Experts said it raises new questions about wider spread and the difficulty of controlling infections in animals and the people who work closely with them.
Bird flu latest updates: New York City shuts down live poultry markets after bird flu detected
Yahoo News provides the latest updates on the spread of bird flu in the U.S., and its effect on rising egg prices and ...
NYC live poultry markets closing for cleaning amid bird flu concerns. Here's what happens next.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
Household cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
A small but growing number of house cats have gotten sick from H5N1, the bird flu strain driving the current U.S. outbreak.
Cat Owners Warned of Bird Flu Risk: 'Vigilance Is Key'
Pet owners must take "proper precautions to reduce the risk of spread," said Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and professor.
Where has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
More than 156 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United States since the ...
Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals
The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to ...
New Strain of Bird Flu in Nevada Reveals a Concerning Mutation
An emerging strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has spilled over from wild birds to dairy cows in the state of Nevada ...
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More evidence on bird flu transmissibility
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As bird flu circulates around the country, what’s the risk to Hilton Head’s wild birds?
An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu has been circulating for years, and while South Carolina doesn’t have any major ...
Poultry cull after bird flu discovered near Bodmin
A protection zone is also created after the case of bird flu is reported in Cornwall.