California has had among the highest number of avian flu cases among humans, poultry, and dairy — part of what spurred Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency in December 2024. People ...

Avian influenza is an infectious viral disease of birds that can cause high death loss in domestic flocks. Sick birds can exhibit numerous signs such as swollen eyes, discolored comb and legs ...

Other animals such as squirrels, pets and even humans could become sick from an infected bird’s fecal matter and saliva, Bendicksen said, so scatter seed with caution. Suffolk County Health ...

Avoid direct contact with sick or dead wildlife. Avian influenza can impact poultry farms and dairy cattle. Livestock and commercial and hobby poultry farmers should increase their bio-security ...

Prince Edward Islanders are being reminded to keep their distance from sick, dying or dead wildlife as avian influenza — commonly known as bird flu or H5N1 — continues to circulate on the Island.