Bird Flu Outbreak Costs U.S. Poultry Industry $1.4 Billion
This latest outbreak is part of a broader epizootic that has swept across the United States, affecting not only poultry but also wild birds, mammals and humans.
What you need to know about the new bird flu strain found in the United States
In today’s Health Alert, a new strain of bird flu - H5N9 - has been detected in the U.S. The first confirmed case was found at a commercial duck farm in California.
What do I need to know about bird flu? U of I suggests safety tips
As bird flu spreads across the United States, many in Illinois are growing concerned about their livestock, pets, wildlife, food safety and public health. According to the Illinois Extension, highly pathogenic avian influenza,
Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.
The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared to a swath of the state that runs from Greater Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. That message was delivered Wednesday during a virtual update from state health officials on the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus.
New strain of bird flu confirmed in US
A new strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a duck farm in California, the first time the variant has been discovered in poultry in the United States, an international agency said.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.
New Strain Of Bird Flu Detected In US, Here’s How You Can To Stay Protected
Bird flu has had a nationwide effect causing harm to the poultry and domestic animals but it also has been posing a risk to human health. While the health risk is low, people have been cautioned.
Trump administration’s halt of CDC’s weekly scientific report stalls bird flu studies
The Trump administration has intervened in the release of important studies on the bird flu, as an outbreak escalates across ...
Has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
Bird flu cases are still rising in the U.S. as the virus continues to devastate poultry farms. More than 145 million chickens ...
Why are egg prices so high? USDA predicts cost will keep rising due to bird flu outbreaks
While U.S. residents have gotten used to high prices at the grocery store, the cost of eggs is expected to rise even further ...
A New Strain Of Bird Flu Was Detected In The United States: Doctors Explain If It's Safe To Eat Poultry, Eggs
The bird flu has been infecting American flocks for years, leading to a series of infections and increased egg prices. But ...
Restaurants feeling impact as egg prices surge due to bird flu outbreaks
Egg prices continue to rise as the USDA projects a 20% increase this year due to ongoing bird flu cases affecting farms ...
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment ...
Egg prices may increase up to 20% as top farm tests positive for bird flu: USDA
One of the top egg producers in the U.S. confirmed that a farm tested positive for cases of bird flu over the weekend, the ...
Bird Flu Update as Antibody Therapy May Prevent Severe Illness
"This type of prevention can be very useful in controlling infection outbreaks and containing the bird flu pandemic," said an immunologist.