Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled
Almost 1.8 million farmed and captive birds have been culled in the past three months because of the spread of avian flu across the UK, the BBC has learned. There have been 33 outbreaks of the virus on farms and, on Wednesday, the government said bird-keepers in five more English counties would have to house flocks indoors from Sunday.
DNR: More than 300 dead birds across 5 Michigan counties suspected of having avian flu
Dead wild birds recently sampled across several Lower Peninsula counties are suspected to be positive for bird flu.
Avian flu has been confirmed in three more Utah counties amid continued outbreak
A strain of avian influenza that has been spreading since April 2022 has now been found in three more Utah counties, bringing the total count up to 16, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
Hundreds of dead wild birds found in Michigan as avian flu rips through flocks
More than 300 dead geese and other waterfowl have been discovered in five counties, and bird flu is likely to blame, officials say.
N.J. park to remain closed after avian flu is suspected in geese deaths
Two parks and a portion of another in a New Jersey borough are closed indefinitely after dozens of geese appeared dead around those sites over the past three weeks. The recreational areas in Allentown,
Avian flu case confirmed at Rouge National Urban Park
At least one confirmed case of bird flu has been detected in a Canadian goose at Rouge National Urban Park. As Megan King reports, Parks Canada is asking anyone who visits the area to help minimize the risk of spread — while the Toronto Zoo works on a contingency plan to protect its own animals.
Avian flu confirmed in wild birds in Southern Maine
Maine health officials are urging people to take precautions after multiple cases of avian flu were recently confirmed in Maine.
Multiple bird flu cases reported in southern Maine, officials say
The latest announcement from state officials comes more than two weeks after bird flu was found in a Canada goose that was admitted to the Center for Wildlife in Kennebunk.
Avian flu housing order to be introduced in NI
The move by the Stormont minister is part of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in Northern Ireland, which was ...
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Avian flu in America is a political problem and a health threat
The outbreak of avian flu, which began in turkeys in February 2022, has already led to the death of 150m birds, including 41m ...
Bald eagle spotted suffering from neurological deficits in Mass. town euthanized after bird flu test
A bald eagle that was spotted Tuesday suffering from neurological deficits in a Massachusetts town had to be euthanized after ...
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Avian Influenza housing order to come into force across both sides of the border on Monday
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland from 00:01 on Monday ...
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USDA confirms new avian influenza genotype in dairy cattle
Originally found mostly in wild birds and poultry, H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1, was discovered in dairy cattle last ...
Supplied but not liking the prices: Avian flu, egg shortage hits home
Diemend Farm in Wendell has to order new baby chicks – replacements for its current flock – 24 months ahead instead of just ...
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Higher egg prices due to avian flu or corporate greed? Farmers ask for investigation
Farmers aren't so sure that higher egg prices are because of avian flu pointing to corporate greed for the skyrocketing costs.
Vultures test positive for avian flu
Disease experts indicate HPAI is circulating among wild birds in Texas as waterbirds and waterfowl visit their wintering ...