Bird flu outbreak has killed 20 million chickens in the U.S.
A severe bird flu outbreak has killed millions of chickens, causing egg prices to rise. The virus has spread to dairy cows and even pets.
Looking to protect your flock against bird flu? Here’s what you need to know
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.
U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter because of bird flu, data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows, marking the worst toll inflicted on America's egg supply since the outbreak began.
Bird flu kills 20 million chickens in US, driving egg prices sky-high
A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens last quarter, marking the worst impact on America's egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022.
First bird flu case reported at Maryland poultry facility
A case of the avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, was confirmed in Caroline County, and it marks the first case at one of Maryland’s commercial poultry facilities since 2023.
Bird flu outbreak in Massachusetts suspected death in over 60 flock
Massachusetts environmental and health officials say the bird flu is the suspected cause of death in an outbreak that impacted geese and other wildlife in Plymouth.
Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the first time amid the nationwide outbreak
For the first time since the 2022 countrywide outbreak, bird flu hit a poultry producer in Georgia, the nation’s top state for chicken production. The state Department of Agriculture announced Friday that the agency has detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County,
Bird flu detected in Caroline County chickens, first case since 2023
HPAI, or bird flu, is “a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus that spreads easily among birds through nasal and eye secretions, as well as manure,” according to the Department of
Bird flu in NC: What to know following the first reported H5N1 death in US
The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.
Bird flu hits commercial chicken flock in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced quarantine measures after detecting a case of bird flu at a commercial poultry producer.
Case of bird flu identified in Co Donegal
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that a case of bird flu has been detected in a wild bird in Co Donegal. The case was discovered at an undisclosed location in the county in mid-January. Since early December,
With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
The US Food and Drug Administration said it is tracking multiple cases of H5N1 bird flu in domestic and wild cats, including ...
Georgia halts poultry sales; HHS allocates $590M for flu vaccines
Georgia officials halted all in-state poultry sales, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $590 ...
Bird flu: Here’s what Illinois residents should know, following the first US death from the virus
Bird flu is increasingly sparking concern across the country and in Illinois, following news this week of the first human ...
Bird flu detected on Georgia farm | Agriculture Commissioner assures poultry, eggs are safe
Georgia confirmed its first case of bird flu in a commercial poultry flock, sparking concerns over public safety and the ...
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Bird Flu Resurfaces in Georgia Poultry, Prompting Quarantine Measures
Georgia has confirmed a bird flu case at a commercial poultry farm, leading to quarantines, testing, and heightened safety ...