Ducks were once a conservation bright spot. Now they’re declining in the US, new report shows
A new report says at least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 years.
Study shows widespread H5N1 bird flu infection in cattle
Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year ...
Egg prices continue to hit record highs as Easter, Passover approach
NEW YORK (AP) — Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and ...
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Tribune-Star Editorial: Awareness needed as bird flu encroaches
As temperatures begin to warm with the approach of spring, it’s in the public’s best interest to educate itself about the growing presence of the bird flu in Indiana and ...
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After Nevada’s first human case of bird flu, experts discuss the state’s capacity to handle outbreaks
While humans can contract bird flu, UNLV professor and epidemiologist Brian Labus says the latest strains are “not a general ...
Would Connecticut be ready for an avian flu pandemic?
Most of those infections have been seen in wild bird populations, with two known instances of backyard poultry flocks ...
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Economists tackle estimating consumer effects following the loss of billions of birds and eggs lost to avian influenza
Fewer and more expensive eggs in 2024 put an estimated $1.41 billion burden on consumers in 2024, according to study by a trio of researchers examining the impact of highly ...
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Bird flu detected in Oklahoma: State veterinarian explains risks
The state veterinarian with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) answers questions people may ...