How bird flu is impacting poultry farms in Michigan
Michigan officials say two more instances of bird flu have been confirmed at commercial poultry farms in Ottawa County.
Poultry farms ‘on high alert’ as bird flu outbreaks kill 344K Michigan turkeys
The virus has affected 344,100 birds in the last month at Michigan commercial farms on the west side of the state.
Bird flu outbreak grows in Michigan with three more sites exposed to virus
Two commercial poultry facilities and one backyard flock in the state were the latest instances of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Michigan.
Bird Flu Risk Remains Low After First US Death, WHO Says
The risk to the general population from H5N1 bird flu remains low, a World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday, following the first death of a patient from the virus in the United States.
Deadly bird flu infects 6th farm in Michigan’s top county for turkey production
In Michigan, it’s been detected at 14 commercial farms and 27 backyard flocks, affecting more than 7 million birds. Most of those were from Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch, the state’s largest egg producer, which depopulated 6.5 million hens after finding a sick bird in April 2024.
Bird flu cases surging in southern Minnesota, DNR says
Hundreds of Canadian geese have been found dead this winter in Owatonna, Albert Lea, Waseca and other southern Minnesota cities.
First bird flu-related death reported in US
The first bird-flu related death has been reported in the US, according to the Louisiana department of health, where the death occurred. The patient had been taken to hospital after contracting a major strain of bird flu,
Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US
Shares in vaccine developers jumped on Tuesday after the US reported its first human death from the H5 strain of bird flu. Moderna’s stock rose 6 per cent, Novavax gained more than 12 per cent and CureVac’s shares advanced 10 per cent.
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 death from the virus in the U.S., and of birds found throughout Illinois with suspected cases of the illness.
Officials Report the First Human Death From Bird Flu in the U.S. Here's What to Know About the Virus
The United States has reported its first human death from H5N1 bird flu, marking a somber moment in the ongoing outbreak of the virus. The Louisiana Department of Health announced in a statement on Monday that a patient over the age of 65,
Bird flu is in Michigan, how effective are current biosecurity measures?
Bird flu is on the move. State officials confirmed two more cases at commercial poultry farms in Ottawa County. It comes just ...
Bird flu cases grow in Michigan
Three new cases of bird flu have been detected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, or MDARD, as ...
Bird flu detected in two Michigan counties
The CDC says the public health risk is low and no infected birds or bird products will enter the commercial food chain.
Avian influenza found at Ottawa County poultry facilities. What we know
Officials find dangerous virus for first time in 2025 at pair of commercial poultry facilities. All birds will be killed.
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New Avian Flu Outbreak Strikes Ottawa County Poultry Facility, Prompting Quick State Response
HPAI detected in an Ottawa County flock, leading to swift quarantine and biosecurity efforts by MDARD to prevent spread.
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Nearly 2.8 million North Carolina hens lost to avian flu
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been found in a flock of 2,771,300 commercial laying hens in Hyde County, North ...
Can eggs spread bird flu? What you must know
The spread of avian influenza (HPAI) has also impacted the nationwide supply of poultry products, including eggs. Experts ...
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Nation’s first ‘severe’ avian flu patient dies in Louisiana
The Louisiana patient who contracted what officials said was the nation’s first “severe” case of avian influenza has died, ...