Looking to protect your flock against bird flu? Here’s what you need to know
Guidelines from the USDA recommend owners of backyard flocks prevent the spread of bird flu by doing things like restricting access to their birds, and cleaning their clothes, shoes, equipment, and hands.
First bird flu case reported at Maryland poultry facility
A case of the avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, was confirmed in Caroline County, and it marks the first case at one of Maryland’s commercial poultry facilities since 2023.
Bird flu found in backyard birds flocks in two New England states: What to know
Backyard flocks of birds have tested positive for bird flu, also known as H5N1. Here's what you need to know from public health officials.
Bird flu detected in Caroline County chickens, first case since 2023
HPAI, or bird flu, is “a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus that spreads easily among birds through nasal and eye secretions, as well as manure,” according to the Department of
Georgia Halts Poultry Sales in State After Bird Flu Is Detected
Georgia officials suspended the sale of poultry in the state after confirming a positive case of bird flu in a commercial operation, threatening one of the state’s prime industries.
Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
Georgia's first case of commercial bird flu is a ‘serious threat’ to ag industry
This story was updated at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, with more information. The bird flu has reached the state’s prized poultry industry, with the first commercial case of bird flu hitting a producer in northeast Georgia.
Bird flu cases rise in South Carolina, Georgia
Bird flu cases rise in South Carolina, Georgia
Georgia shuts down all poultry operations after bird flu detected in commercial plant
The Georgia Department of Agriculture shut down all poultry activities, including sales and exhibitions, in the state after bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry operation. Friday, a case of H5N1,
Bird flu outbreak has reached Maryland. How concerned should we be?
The widening U.S. bird flu outbreak has made its way to Maryland, which has counted two cases on commercial poultry farms — ...
Bird flu detected on Georgia farm | Agriculture Commissioner assures poultry, eggs are safe
Georgia confirmed its first case of bird flu in a commercial poultry flock, sparking concerns over public safety and the ...
What 3rd case of bird flu with unknown source of infection could mean in fight against disease
A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could ...
U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter because of bird flu, data from the U.S. Department of ...
With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
The US Food and Drug Administration said it is tracking multiple cases of H5N1 bird flu in domestic and wild cats, including ...
Bird flu kills 20 million chickens in US, driving egg prices sky-high
A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens ...
Bird flu in NC: What to know following the first reported H5N1 death in US
The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.
First outbreak of H5N1 bird flu identified in Wayne County backyard flock
For the first time, birds in a Wayne County backyard flock have been sickened by the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza ...
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Pitt County Cooperative Extension looks into egg shortage amidst Bird Flu
If you've been to the grocery store recently, you've probably noticed there's less eggs on the shelves.