Keeping eyes on a U.S. bird flu outbreak that could quickly escalate
A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.
Bird flu outbreak: What are the symptoms? Avian flu cases top 126K in New York
Health officials urged people to identify avian flu symptoms early and properly cook chicken and eggs to limit risk of infections.
How are H5N9 and H5N1 different? What to know after California bird flu outbreak
What is H5N9 and how is it different from H5N1? Scientists classify bird flu viruses by which kind of two key proteins are inside of them: the hemagglutinin, like H5 or H3, and th
H5N9 Bird Flu Outbreak: What Are the Symptoms To Look Out For?
The first U.S. H5N9 outbreak has raised concerns as scientists warn of evolving bird flu risks—here's what you need to know about the symptoms.
A new strain of bird flu is found on a California duck farm
A new strain of H5N9 bird flu was detected at a commercial duck operation in California's Merced County. All the ducks were euthanized.
US reports first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry
The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry on a duck farm in California, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday. U.S. authorities also detected the more common H5N1 strain on the same farm in Merced County,
As bird flu outbreaks spread to animals, D-FW zoos take precautions
If a case of bird flu is reported within 50 miles of a D-FW zoo, Burgdorf-Moisuk and Rainwater said, zookeeping staff will ...
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Bird flu warning issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife
If you have a backyard bird feeder and bird bath, it’s a good idea to take them down, according to the Texas Parks and ...
First U.S. H5N1 Death Sparks Urgency: Scientists Warn That Bird Flu Is Mutating Faster Than Expected
Researchers at Texas Biomed have identified nine mutations in a strain of bird flu found in a person in Texas. Bad news: This ...
Can the U.S. head off a potential bird flu pandemic? UW-Madison researchers weigh in
As bird flu continues to threaten animals and public health, the U.S. government has stepped up its response. Experts says it ...
Bird flu mutating rapidly, scientists sound alarm after first US H5N1 death
A recent outbreak of bird flu has revealed a strain in a Texas patient with nine mutations, making it more efficient and ...
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What you want to know about bird flu but are (or should be) too afraid to ask
A UC Davis veterinary professor explains how bird flu is transmitted, why it’s an “insane outbreak” and the worst-case ...
Egg Prices Are Soaring
In December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that a dozen large, grade-A eggs cost an average of $4.16, up ...
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Experts say Bird Flu raises egg prices by 36% in the last year
MERIDIAN, Texas (KWTX) - Avian Influenza, or the bird flu, is a virus that is passed from infected wild birds to poultry and other animals. Since the outbreaks in 2022, according to the ...