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.
How are H5N9 and H5N1 different? What to know after California bird flu outbreak
The California duck farm's strain of H5N9 is different from those earlier cases because this time it is closely related to a newer variant of the H5N1 virus. That variant is called H5N1 D1.1, the USDA spokesperson said, which has emerged over the past year to dominate U.S. cases in wild birds and poultry.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.
New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it's the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment that could trigger human outbreaks.
Bird Flu Found in North Carolina Turkey Flock as Outbreak Worsens
Bird flu outbreaks have contributed to rising egg prices soaring around at the country. The USDA estimates that infected flocks contribute to these rising egg prices, as the virus can reduce egg production and cause deformed shells.
New Strain Of Bird Flu Detected In US, Here’s How You Can To Stay Protected
Bird flu has had a nationwide effect causing harm to the poultry and domestic animals but it also has been posing a risk to human health. While the health risk is low, people have been cautioned.
Bird flu detected in goose at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
The birds in "the pond community" that may have been exposed to the bird flu were "humanely euthanized" per state and federal guidelines, the Zoo said.
Trump administration’s halt of CDC’s weekly scientific report stalls bird flu studies
The Trump administration has intervened in the release of important studies on the bird flu, as an outbreak escalates across ...
Surrey MP calls for urgent funds to stop bird flu
A Surrey MP is warning that the government agency meant to help the UK withstand fresh bird flu outbreaks urgently needs ...
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“How do we protect our poultry flocks?” Texas dairy, poultry producers grapple with bird flu
Across the country, dairy producers have dumped milk and infected chickens have been killed, including millions of egg-laying ...
Egg prices may increase up to 20% as top farm tests positive for bird flu: USDA
One of the top egg producers in the U.S. confirmed that a farm tested positive for cases of bird flu over the weekend, the ...
Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan
Paul Kelly, whose turkey business has previously been hit by bird flu, is among those calling for a vaccination scheme for ...
Crescent ducks euthanized after bird flu outbreak at Aquebogue farm; many eggs saved
The Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, which lost its entire flock of 99,000 to an outbreak of bird flu, has begun the long, ...
Bird Flu Update as Antibody Therapy May Prevent Severe Illness
"This type of prevention can be very useful in controlling infection outbreaks and containing the bird flu pandemic," said an ...
Bald eagle siblings killed by bird flu within days of each other in Florida, tests show
The back-to-back deaths of two beloved bald eagle siblings stunned the thousands of people who tuned into the livestream of ...