Bird flu detected at multiple Midstate Pennsylvania poultry farms
Avian influenza has been detected in two Midstate Pennsylvania commercial poultry facilities with a combined population of more than 2 million birds. According to the CDC, the United States Department of Agriculture reported the presence of H5N1 bird flu on Feb.
Avian flu returns to Pennsylvania poultry
In recent days, Pennsylvania has had two flocks hit by avian influenza, while Ohio has had nine and California has had one.
Bird flu bill is among first to pass Pennsylvania legislature this session
Legislation intended to aid the state’s response to highly-pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, passed the Senate Wednesday. It was the first bill this session to pass through both chambers of the legislature.
Penn researchers continue efforts to monitor, contain avian flu
According to the CDC, bird flu has caused recent human cases in dairy and poultry workers in the United States, though the risk to the public remains low.
First case of bird flu confirmed in Lancaster County since 2022 outbreak
At least one bird from a commercial poultry operation in Lancaster County has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the state officials.
Avian flu found in 5 Pennsylvania counties; new measures underway
Flu activity has surged to high levels in many states, overwhelming some hospitals. Experts discuss what to expect for the 2024-25 flu season and how to stay safe. As Trump floods streets with immigration agents to target people for deportation,
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Avian Flu Spreads To PA Poultry Farms As Shapiro Signs New Law To Strengthen Response
Avian influenza is spreading rapidly through Pennsylvania, hitting commercial poultry farms in multiple counties and ...
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Shapiro Administration to make quick response after avian influenza outbreak at poultry farms
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is escalating its response to Avian Influenza after multiple cases of the virus ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: State responds to protect poultry, dairy industries from avian influenza
With initial tests indicating positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry in five Pennsylvania counties, the PA Department of Agriculture has escalated its ...
St. Luke's now taking steps to identify bird flu and prepare for future developments
In response to avian influenza “bird flu", St. Luke’s announced Friday, that it is preparing its lab for surveillance. And ...
Federal, state agencies report avian influenza in 5 Pa. counties
Poultry facilities in Dauphin, Cumberland and Lancaster counties have detected avian influenza, the USDA and state Department of Agriculture said Thursday.
Understanding Bird Flu | Healthwatch 16
Newswatch 16's Kerry Kearns spoke with a doctor about bird flu and steps you can take to help prevent it. PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Cases of bird flu, or avian flu, are rising in parts of the country. The ...
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Shapiro's budget doubles down on agriculture, prepares for wave of bird flu cases
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget would more than double the state’s Ag Innovation Fund and open a fourth bird flu testing ...
Live poultry markets ordered shut in New York City due to bird flu outbreak
New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven ...