New research uses bird droppings to track avian flu in remote regions, revealing hidden hotspots and potential for early ...

According to USDA, the avian flu has killed more than 140 million egg-laying birds in the country since 2022. At least 18.9 million birds have been culled in the past 30 days alone.

Purdue University researchers now have developed an innovative, paper-based diagnostic test for rapidly detecting avian ...

In fact, it’s considered a highly pathogenic avian influenza, because it can cause severe disease in birds and in other ...

In this interview with Asha Shah, MD, director of infectious diseases and epidemiologist at Stamford Hospital, we examines the evolution and transmission dynamics of H5N1 avian influenza ...

Avian influenza viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds such as ducks, geese, gulls, swans and others, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus can spread to chickens, ducks ...

Health experts warn of another potential pandemic due to the H5N1 avian flu. The virus, impacting birds and mammals, has spread across the U.S. and resulted in significant poultry losses.

Recent viral mutations have shown avian influenza’s adaptability to mammalian hosts, prompting infectious disease, animal health, and environmental health experts to remain vigilant.

Even though the 2024-2025 migratory bird season is winding down, concerns about highly pathogenic avian influenza — commonly known as bird flu — remain. The public is paying attention. Consumers are ...

Or, for a true reality check, just scan the Department of Agriculture's frequently-updated map and tables naming the many animals that have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza ...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, is a lethal respiratory disease known to infect wild bird populations, most notably domestic poultry such as chickens, as well as ...