What is bird flu? Here's everything you need to know about the virus affecting chickens and dairy cattle
The ongoing bird flu outbreak has led to wild bird deaths, slaughtered livestock, and hazardous conditions for dairy industry workers.
Older adults might be more resistant to bird flu infections than children, research finds
Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian influenza virus, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
NYC cats contract bird flu: What to know about the virus in pets
FOX 5 NY has confirmed that the health department is looking into two separate incidents of cats testing positive for the bird flu. In one case, the source is believed to be contaminated cat food.
Nearly 85% of all California bird flu cases have been in this region
Avian flu is hitting California’s San Joaquin Valley hard — nearly 20 million chickens, ducks and turkeys have been killed in the region since 2022, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Latest on Bird Flu Research, Infected Cats, and More
No new human cases of avian influenza have been reported, and poultry infections are low so far in March. But infections in cats are continuing, and new research is raising concerns about the virus
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 after H5N1 bird flu was first reported in Texas dairy cattle. The change is one that researchers have dreaded finding because it is associated with increased mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity.
Explainer: How to protect cats from bird flu
While the ongoing H5N1 outbreak has affected the United States, it is good to know what the avian flu is and how the virus can hit cats.
H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows
Raw cheese made with milk from dairy cattle infected with bird flu can harbor infectious virus for months and may be a risk ...
Bird flu-infected San Bernardino County dairy cows may have concerning new mutation
A new H5N1 bird flu mutation has appeared in a cluster of infected dairy cows. It's a genetic change that scientists say ...
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Paws for Thought: Bird flu and your companion
Avian flu is for the birds, right? Not so fast. While the H5N1 virus is more deadly for birds, it can infect pets and people.
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DNR confirms Little Chute ducks died from fungal infection, not bird flu
“The ducks tested from Little Chute were negative for avian influenza viruses (including H5N1). The cause of death was ...
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Bird Flu Vaccine Stocks: 8 Companies Developing H5N1 Vaccines
Life science companies developing bird flu vaccines are gaining attention as the avian influenza subtype H5N1 becomes an ...
Maryland reports new case of bird flu from backyard flock in Anne Arundel County
The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu, was detected in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County​, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Most Republicans do not believe CDC when it comes to bird flu
Almost 6 in 10 Americans who identify as Republican do not trust the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide reliable information on H5N1 bird flu, according to a new poll from ...
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Pet owners warned to avoid feeding cats raw meat diets after bird flu cases in Michigan
Cat owners are being warned to avoid feeding their cats unpasteurized dairy products or raw meat diets after two cats in ...
Parks Closed Due To Bird Flu Deaths Reopen In Allentown
The closures began in early February after around 30 Canada geese were found dead in the parks, borough officials said.