Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year ...

A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu is spreading south along the Antarctic Peninsula and could devastate populations of ...

WXII 12 NEWS. THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SAYS NORTH CAROLINA HAS THE THIRD HIGHEST NUMBER OF BIRDS AFFECTED BY THE BIRD FLU. OUR ERIN BURNETT SPOKE WITH A- LOCAL FARMER ABOUT THE WITH A ...

SO THE USDA IS REPORTING A CASE OF AVIAN FLU IN PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, AFFECTING 1100 BIRDS AND A LIVE BIRD MARKET. SO A LIVE BIRD MARKET IS CONSIDERED. ANY FACILITY THAT SELLS LIVE POULTRY FOR ON ...

The number of H5 bird flu cases among people in the U.S. is now at 70, with the most cases being in California, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among the ...

Recent research shows the bird flu virus may be just a few mutations away from transmitting more readily to humans, which could elevate risk. If you haven’t yet been sick this winter ...

New data suggest that cats can get bird flu from people. The infected cats were owned by dairy workers. Doctors say it’s possible to get bird flu from pets, but unlikely to be an issue for most ...

Recent revelations about the transmission of bird flu between humans and cats have prompted increased attention from health authorities and pet owners alike. A study published in the Morbidity and ...

Zoetis initially got a contract to create a bird flu vaccine for chickens from the USDA’s National Veterinary Stockpile in 2016. As with a human flu vaccine, the company has had to keep updating ...

Five birds in a backyard poultry flock in Stark County tested positive for bird flu. The National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the birds were positive for highly pathogenic avian ...

For the first time, bird flu has been detected in rats, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed, according to a recent report. Bird flu, otherwise known as H5N1 avian influenza ...