'Highly pathogenic' avian influenza found in CT backyard flock, officials say
State officials said H5N1, or bird flu, was detected in a backyard flock Wednesday in New London County. The flock was "depopulated," officials said.
Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock
Wayne County has its first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials reported Friday. The "bird flu" virus was first detected in Michigan in 2022; and has been the focus of attention in recent weeks both in the state and across the country.
Bird flu detected in New London County backyard flock
State experts say that human risk for bird flu remains low and that there have so far been no human cases in Connecticut.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in El Paso County
Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) officials announced they detected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in El Paso County.
Bird flu detected in wild goose
It is the first wild bird to test positive in Northern Ireland since September 2023.
First outbreak of H5N1 bird flu identified in Wayne County backyard flock
"The affected premises is currently under quarantine, and the birds were depopulated to prevent disease spread," MDARD said in a statement issued Thursday afternoon.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
Bird flu detected in Wayne County flock for first time, location under quarantine
In addition to the isolation measures, birds were killed to prevent the highly-contagious virus from spreading, officials said.
H5N1 bird flu found in Wayne County flock
The announcement comes one week after officials announced that H5N1 had been detected in a backyard flock in Oakland County and that 12 people who'd had contact with the infected
Bird flu identified on Virginia’s Eastern Shore; quarantine in place
The CDC reports that the spread of bird flu viruses from one infected person to a close contact is very rare, and when it has happened, it has only spread to a few people. When a human is affected, it is likely because of direct contact with a sick animal with H5N1,
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Early 2025 spike in avian flu in Italian poultry flocks
Further cases in poultry — both commercial and backyard flocks — have been recorded in nine more European states.
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How Close Are We To The Avian Flu Outbreak Escalating Into a pandemic?
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Sudbury health unit on the lookout for avian flu cases in local birds
Public Health Sudbury and Districts says it's preparing for the prospect of outbreaks of avian flu in birds in the region.
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Fresno Chaffee Zoo taking extra precautions amid Bird Flu
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This ostrich farm survived wildfires. Now, avian flu means 400 birds need to be culled
An ostrich farm in B.C.'s West Kootenay has been ordered to cull its entire herd of 400 birds after the Canadian Food ...
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Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals
After a relatively quiet fall, theres been another spike in cases of bird flu in Michigan. When state officials announced on ...
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Role reversal: Avian flu makes birds a menace to cats
Scientists and volunteers with the Olympic Cougar Project said they have the opportunity now to study bird flu in wild ...
Dothan clarifies city requirements to own backyard chickens
Since the pandemic, and more recently the rise of the avian flu, more Americans are turning to raising chickens in their ...