The first death caused by H5N1 bird flu was reported in January 2025. Some believe the virus could eventually pose a ...

“Having a bird feeder out is not harmful, as long as you keep your feeders clean,” says Schuler. “There are recommendations ...

That means those who work with poultry and those who eat raw or undercooked meat or eggs from infected birds are at a higher risk of contracting the disease. You can also spread bird flu by ...

The concern to control bird flu remains a 24-hour ... “As long as that chicken or egg is cooked to 165 degrees, it is safe to eat,” Cartanza said. When you see a sick or dead duck or goose, ...

This new variant has had severe consequences: The bird flu outbreak has significantly impacted the availability of organic and cage-free eggs, though in some unexpected ways: The presence of ...

However, there is more than inflation driving the egg increase. The ongoing bird flu has led to the slaughter of millions of chickens to contain the spread. That has dwindled the supply and ...

Mike DeWine toured an egg processing plant Monday and met with farmers affected by the avian flu. The state’s confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza involved commercial flocks at ...

BEAVER DAM — It's a great time to be a rooster. Amid an avian flu that has decimated hen populations and soaring egg prices sparking more interest in backyard chicken coops, demand for chicks is ...

The recent surge in egg prices has been largely attributed to the bird flu, which affected millions of chickens. However, distributors managed to keep eggs on the shelves throughout the price ...