Bird flu has a December impact in SD, Iowa
Bird flu was busy in South Dakota and in some surrounding states in December. According to the USDA’s avian flu tracker, as of Friday, more than 400,000 turkeys in South Dakota and more than 4 million egg laying chickens in northwestern Iowa were impacted by the flu.
Which Animals Have Caught Bird Flu In The U.S.?
Avian influenza has spread far beyond the nation's birds, infecting all manner of creatures from zoo animals, wild mammals, farm animals and even people.
Expert on bird flu: We haven’t responded to early warnings
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What to know about the spread of the bird flu
The virus has spread among dairy cattle, humans and other mammals. But officials say the current public health risk is low.
Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations
Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there is no sign that mutations are widespread in nature.
How To Protect Your Pet From Bird Flu
Pet owners are reminded that prevention is the best strategy for protecting their animal companions from the disease.
Bird flu cases are on the rise for humans and animals. Here's how to protect your pets
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Kristen Coleman, an infectious disease researcher at the University of Maryland, about the recent cases of bird flu in cats and what steps to take to protect pets.
Scientists say bird flu could be mutating
Public health officials are sounding the alarm after bird flu mutations were discovered in a Louisiana patient.
Bird flu virus shows concerning mutations in first severe case in the U.S.
A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient in a way that could potentially make the virus more transmissible to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Avian Flu Alert in Sussex County—Could H5N1 Spark a Wildlife and Poultry Crisis?
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Stanislaus County dairy, poultry farms struggle with bird flu. But production continues
It’s safe to drink pasteurized milk but people run a high risk if they drink raw milk” — Linda Pinfold, agricultural ...
Bird flu found in western Wisconsin poultry flock
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says it identified a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian ...
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Mississippi confirms H5N1 in chickens. Know bird flu symptoms, keep your family healthy
Highly contagious H5N1 avian flu has been confirmed in a Mississippi chicken flock. Do you know the symptoms of bird flu? The Mississippi Board of Animal Health issued a news release on ...
Bird flu in Connecticut: Wild birds and poultry are affected, but so far, no human cases
Connecticut has not been spared from the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has primarily been impacting livestock.
Bird flu found in poultry operation in Burnett County
State officials have identified a new case of bird flu in a commercial poultry flock in Burnett County, in northwestern ...
Bird flu, holiday baking blamed for 'supply challenges' contributing to high egg prices
Avian flu outbreaks and increased demand during the holiday season are being blamed for high egg prices in Massachusetts ...
Can Dogs Get Bird Flu? 10 Signs and Symptoms to Watch Out For
While dogs are not common carriers of bird flu, they can become infected, especially if exposed to sick or dead birds.
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Bird flu update: Maps show states most affected
On Wednesday, Wisconsin officials said a person who came into contact with sick animals at a commercial poultry facility may have contracted bird flu. The CDC has not yet confirmed that case.
5 THINGS TO KNOW: Tips on how to safely raise backyard poultry to prevent Avian Flu
The Oklahoma State Department of Health gives tips on how to safely raise backyard poultry due to the current spread of Avian ...