European agencies call for better preparedness and greater information sharing on avian flu as they identify new mutations that could increase the virus’ spread to humans amid increasing cases globally.
Zoo officials wrote that they “will keep our guests posted on the status of our birds and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize animal safety.”
In April, the tally of affected birds in New York was about 25,000. The bird flu outbreak raised alarms in late March following reports of one human case and infections in dairy cows in Texas and Kansas.
State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although the chance of encountering a diseased animal—even less of catching or transmitting it—the safety steps are simple and procedures most readers likely already follow.
The risk of bird flu to humans is low, but eating undercooked eggs or chicken could increase your chances of exposure to infection and germs.
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is receiving increasing reports of sick or dead wild birds on the Eastern Shore.
The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois concerned about livestock,
To learn more about the recent bird flu outbreaks, we spoke with Asha Shah, MD, director of infectious diseases and epidemiologist at Stamford Hospital.
State environmental and health officials announced Wednesday that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of death in
The recent uptick of highly pathogenic avian influenza across the state of Indiana has producers on high alert to curb the spread of the virus. Denise Derrer Spears with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says more than a six mile barrier is put in place immediately following a positive test result.
Dog owners should wipe paws after their pets chase geese to remove any feces that could be tracked around or licked off. Cats have died after exposure to avian influenza in milk, so cat owners may want to keep those pets inside and away from wild bird areas, Lopez said.
The progression of the species-jumping disease has been unprecedented, including the first-ever U.S. cases of infections in dairy cattle and heightened pandemic risks.