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HARRISBURG, PA — A startling avian influenza (AI) outbreak is suspected to be behind the sudden deaths of approximately 200 snow geese found in the Allentown area this past week. …
Deadly Bird Flu Suspected in Allentown as Hundreds of Geese Drop Dead Read More
DOVER, DE — A troubling sight in the coastal waters of Sussex County has set off alarms across Delaware. A cluster of snow geese, found either dead or gravely ill near …
Avian Flu Alert in Sussex County—Could H5N1 Spark a Wildlife and Poultry Crisis? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ramped up its fight against the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 with a groundbreaking strategy that puts the …
USDA Expands Nationwide Milk Testing to Combat H5N1—Are We Winning the War on Dairy Disease? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A chilling milestone in U.S. public health has been confirmed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced the nation’s first severe case of avian …
First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S. Sparks Urgent Reminder for Precautions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed the nation’s first avian influenza A(H5N1) human infection in a child, marking a significant development in ongoing …
Rare H5N1 Bird Flu Case in U.S. Child Sparks Public Health Investigation and Call for Vigilance Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has introduced a mandatory bulk testing requirement for milk to combat the potential spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). While the virus …
Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step with Milk Testing Plan to Prevent Avian Flu Spread Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the ongoing H5N1 avian influenza outbreak, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans to enhance its testing and monitoring efforts in collaboration …
USDA Announces Enhanced Strategy for H5N1 Monitoring and Containment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a third human case of H5 bird flu in California, underscoring the risks of occupational exposure among …
CDC Confirms Third Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human case of avian influenza A(H5), commonly known as H5 bird flu, in Missouri. This marks …
Unexpected H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri Sparks CDC Investigation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed three additional human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5), also known as H5 bird flu, …
CDC Confirms Three New Cases of H5 Bird Flu in Colorado Read More