What Does the Avian Flu Surge Mean for Your Bird Feeders?
As H5N1 spreads rapidly, wild birds remain at risk. Here’s what to know about the outbreak and how to keep your feathered visitors safe.
What to Know About the H5N9 Bird Flu
H5N9 is “not commonly seen in poultry in general,” says Eman Anis, assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. (Anis is part of a lab that conducts national testing of poultry samples for avian influenza.)
Bird Flu: 6 facts to know
So far, most people with documented cases of bird flu have had mild symptoms that you would associate with a cold or standard flu - fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat and nasal congestion—and one telltale symptom: red eyes.
I Have a Backyard Chicken Flock. Should I Worry About Bird Flu?
If you’re a backyard chicken owner (and even if you’re not), you’ve likely heard about Avian Influenza (AI). Here's what you need to know.
Vigilence Important with Bird Flu
U.S. health officials announced that a new strain of avian flu, H5N9, was discovered on a duck farm in Merced County, California. They quarantined the farm and
Here’s why the U.S. is not working to vaccinate birds against avian flu
How worried should we be about bird flu?
More than 112,000 birds have been culled in Northern Ireland due to avian flu in just over two weeks. All poultry in Northern Ireland, from commercial to backyard and hobby flocks, are currently under a housing order meaning they must be kept indoors or otherwise separate from wild birds,
The US May Start Vaccinating Chickens Against Bird Flu
With egg prices soaring, the US is considering vaccinating laying chickens, which have been hit particularly hard by the avian influenza outbreak.
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New strain of bird flu detected in California
New strain of bird flu detected in California as H5N9 detected on a duck farm in Merced County, California, David Murray ...
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The Latest on Bird Flu’s Hits to Egg Supplies, Rats and Cats
Avian influenza continues to fuel egg shortages. Plus, a delayed CDC study on household cats reveals concerning human ...
Killing 166 million birds hasn’t helped poultry farmers stop H5N1. Is there a better way?
Poultry producers, disease experts and government officials are now questioning the practice of widespread culling in ...
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USDA accidentally sacked officials working on bird flu: Reports
WASHINGTON: The US Department of Agriculture is trying to re-hire several employees it accidentally fired at the weekend who ...
Vigilance Important with Bird Flu
H5N9 has the potential to be more virulent for birds and other farm animals, but it is important to know that it does not pose any greater risk to humans, says Rais Vohra, MD, professor at UC San ...
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Is there a bird flu vaccine? Experts discuss progress amid ‘alarming' outbreak
Since 2021, experts have seen bird flu — also called H5 influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) — spreading ...