Chickens and Bird Flu

Ohio reports 1st human case of bird flu

Bird flu ravages more than 10 million Ohio chickens in last 30 days, USDA reports

The infected chickens typically do not live longer than 48 hours after contracting the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ohio has been experiencing the highest levels of bird flu outbreaks in the nation,

Toledo WTVG on MSN · 1h

Ohio Poultry Association responds to outbreaks of bird flu

Representing more than 1,000 egg, chicken and turkey farmers across the state, the Ohio Poultry Association is responding to the emerging bird flu spread as their region sees pop-up cases.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

A farm worker has contracted Ohio's first human case of bird flu: What to know

The first case of bird flu in a human in Ohio has been reported, according to officials. A farm worker from Mercer County, Ohio, located on the state's western border along Indiana, came into contact with deceased poultry that was infected with the virus,

Bird Flu, Hit Record and backyard chickens

The Washington Post on MSN · 12h

Bird flu fears have backyard chicken coop owners on edge for what’s next

Anxieties are high as experts warn the avian flu outbreak could worsen in the spring, but egg prices are spurring more newcomers to start backyard flocks.

Fortune on MSN · 1d

Sales of backyard chickens that lay their own eggs are booming as bird flu causes prices to crack new records

While egg prices remain high, some consumers have hatched a DIY solution of building home chicken coops to grow their own eggs to beat grocery store costs.

IJR · 1d

Bird Flu Could Be ‘Worst Outbreak Ever’ As Egg Prices Hit Record Highs

Bird flu could be silently spreading into dairy cows as egg prices are reaching record-breaking highs for consumers. Fox News

bird flu, cats and Wild Coast Raw

Reuters · 6h

US cats euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to raw pet food

Two house cats in Oregon were euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to their consumption of pet food made from raw chicken, state agriculture officials said on Friday.

The Denver Post · 5h

Wild goose in Boulder County tests positive for bird flu

Boulder County Health officials said the bird was found on private property near a flock of chickens kept in a run.

OregonLive.com on MSN · 7h

2 cats in Oregon’s largest county contract bird flu

This means four cats in Oregon have now been infected by avian influenza in the past two months, including two others in Washington County. The disease is more common among chickens and other poultry, but can spread to other animals through direct contact with infected birds or by consuming raw meat or milk.

US, Bird Flu

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Bird Flu Signs Found in Three Veterinarians Suggest Wider US Spread

Signs of recent bird flu infection were found in three US veterinarians, two of whom had no known prior exposure, researchers said, suggesting potentially wider spread of the dangerous virus than has been suspected.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

What to know about bird flu in 2025, from how it's spread to symptoms and egg impacts

Bird flu has led to a wide variety of symptoms during recent outbreaks, including common flu symptoms like cough and vomiting. Many have also had conjunctivitis or pink eye as their only symptom, which experts suspect is from contaminated milk from cows infected by bird flu being splashed onto workers.

Reuters · 1d

Bird flu detected among US veterinarians tested last year, CDC says

Bird flu infections were detected among cattle veterinarians tested last fall, including two people with no known exposure to animals with the virus, according to a report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday.

US gives conditional nod to Zoetis' bird flu vaccine for poultry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given a conditional approval to Zoetis to use its bird flu vaccine in poultry, the ...

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Bird flu found in Gander Bay poultry, food inspection agency says

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has declared a primary control zone in Gander Bay, and is currently estimating that about ...

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Georgia lifts suspension on poultry activities. Bird flu still a 'significant threat'

Georgia Department of Agriculture has lifted its suspension on various poultry sales. It was imposed after three cases of ...

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Georgia lifts suspension of poultry activities after extensive bird flu testing finds no additional cases

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has lifted the suspension of poultry activities in Georgia, one of the country’s top ...

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How has Wisconsin's poultry been impacted by bird flu, hardest hit counties and more answers

As of Feb. 5, bird flu was confirmed in 959 dairy herds in 16 states. How is Wisconsin faring as the strain enters fourth ...

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Lehigh Valley’s largest poultry farm tightens biosecurity as bird flu spreads in Pennsylvania

Since a Lehigh County poultry farm saw Pennsylvania’s first confirmed 2025 case of bird flu in domestic poultry, local ...

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More bird flu found in Central Texas as black vultures in New Braunfels test positive

In January, ducks in a pond near the Arboretum in Northwest Austin also tested positive. The department notes that widespread ...

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No bird flu in McLean County, says the Health Department — and human risk is currently low

A McLean County Health Department administrator breaks down what is known about the bird flu, or H5N1 strain of influenza A.

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