What Is Bird Flu And How Does It Affect Food?
Bird flu has dominated the headlines lately, and many wonder what it is and how does it affect food. We delve into its history to answer these questions.
Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds
The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a new study from the Czech Republic. Government veterinarians made the discovery while investigating a mysterious outbreak at a highly secured chicken farm last February.
Scientists test animals for bird flu
At Cornell University’s Wildlife Health Lab, scientists work with New York State to test and identify cases of bird flu among animals in Central New York. USDA data shows this strain of the virus has been detected in wild birds in all 50 states.
Bird flu found in Elkhart County
Poultry farms across the region will now undergo special testing after one area farm tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Culver Duck Farms confirmed on Wednesday that one of its barns tested positive on Tuesday.
Avian flu concerns: Should you stop feeding wild birds?
Many Mainers love their feathered friends, often welcoming wild birds to their backyards with birdseed and bird baths. But with avian flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), cases on the rise,
Keeping Bird Flu at Bay
While the disease has continued to kill wild birds, the outbreak at the Crescent Duck Farm has so far been the only case of the disease at a large bird farm in New York. And in th
Ohio has first human bird flu case. Can you test? What are the symptoms to look for? What to know
Ohio's first human bird flu case was reported in Mercer County yesterday. Learn about testing for the virus, symptoms and the ...
Why is this year’s flu season so bad? Doctors weigh in on symptoms and prevention
Doctor visits and hospitalizations for flu have hit a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Experts discuss influenza ...
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 ...
Flu outbreak is causing a deadly children’s brain illness: What you should know
And there’s another illness — linked to the flu but dangerously unreported — that is leading to tragic outcomes in children.
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 "fairly quickly" across the wild and domestic bird populations and, now, among ...
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H5N9 Bird Flu Outbreak: What Are the Symptoms To Look Out For?
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As bird flu spreads across Delmarva, here's how you can keep yourself safe and more
The HPAI strain of bird flu is highly contagious ... Island's iconic stallion Bayberry has died: A look at the pony's long life What are signs of HPAI? How does it spread? Mostafa Ghanem ...
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What you need to know about bird flu and how to protect yourself
Minnesota has no cases of bird flu infection in humans, but does have active infections among ... is a virus carried by migratory and aquatic birds like ducks and geese. Bird flu has ...
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Bird flu and the egg shortage: Epidemiologist shares what you should know to stay healthy
The recent H5N1 bird flu has led ... a common symptom of bird flu. For the general public, if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms—like a fever, cough and/or sore throat— it's most ...
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How big of a problem is bird flu for Kansas people and pets? Here’s what an expert says
Talks of the bird flu have seemed ... The best thing to do in all cases is to avoid contact with wild birds. “If you see a wild bird that isn’t acting right, that doesn’t look good, leave ...
Can you get rid of bird flu through proper cooking?
WCNC Charlotte’s VERIFY team looked into how the virus spreads and if cooking chicken can get rid of the virus. Here’s what ...