Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock
Wayne County has its first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials reported Friday. The "bird flu" virus was first detected in Michigan in 2022; and has been the focus of attention in recent weeks both in the state and across the country.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 detected in New London County backyard flock
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, in a flock of chickens, ducks and peacocks on Jan. 15. These birds were family pets and had been in close contact with wild waterfowl from a nearby pond, according to the release.
CT officials: Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in backyard flock in state
A highly pathogenic avian flu has been confirmed in backyard flock in the state, according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The department said the (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu, was confirmed in a backyard flock located in New London County on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
'Highly Pathogenic' Bird Flu Found In CT Backyard Flock
A family flock in Connecticut has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, prompting state and federal health officials to step in to contain the spread. The affected flock,
Is the highly pathogenic avian influenza a threat to pets?
The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the recommendations are also a useful guide for humans.
Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock in New London County
The bird flu was detected in a backyard flock of various birds on Wednesday, according to officials with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu,
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How Close Are We To The Avian Flu Outbreak Escalating Into a pandemic?
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Avian flu prompts poultry, dairy cattle ban at fairs
Sonoma County poultry, dairy fair exhibits may go virtual this year as a result of the ban on chickens and dairy cattle at ...
Local restaurants hurting due to price hikes caused by avian flu
Across the nation, cases of avian flu are impacting the price of eggs for families and businesses. Local restaurants say the ...
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.
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Seasonal Flu Shot: First Defense Against an Eventful Avian Influenza Pandemic
Seasonal influenza vaccines triggered protective immune responses against the H5N1 avian influenza virus primarily in younger ...
Vital Farms CEO on Avian flu, egg prices and growth
Russell Diez-Canseco, Vital Farms CEO, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss egg prices, Avian flu and automation news.
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CDC expands testing protocols for avian flu cases in influenza patients
The CDC is calling for expanded testing of bird flu after a child in California tested positive for the virus despite no ...
Avian flu detected in Kauai wastewater samples
Health officials say the consistent, very low-level detections indicate a high likelihood that H5 bird flu virus is on Kauai.
Moderna awarded $590M to help accelerate development of mRNA-based bird flu vaccine: HHS
Moderna has been awarded approximately $590 million from the federal government to help speed up the development of an ...