How Close Are We to the Avian Flu Outbreak Escalating Into a Pandemic?
Avian flu is rampant in poultry farms and in wild birds in the U.S. Every mutation brings the virus one step closer to the brink of human-to-human transmission, but predicting whether a virus will cross that threshold remains an uncertain science.
Bird flu outbreak has reached Maryland: How concerned should we be?
The widening U.S. bird flu outbreak has made its way to Maryland, which has counted two cases on commercial poultry farms—one in Caroline County and another in Queen Anne's County—since the start of the year.
Avian flu outbreak raises egg prices, empties shelves
It's the chicken, not the egg. A highly pathogenic avian flu strain has been circulating in North America since 2022, and it has recently taken root at poultry farms across the country, according to New Mexico Livestock Board officials.
Cage-free egg bill back in discussion amid avian flu concerns
A highly infectious strain of avian influenza, or "bird flu," has led to a steep incline in egg prices around the country.
Egg shortages and price increases: Is bird flu causing it?
Egg prices have increased nationwide by about 38% in the past year. In other cases, eggs are absent from shelves altogether. Why?
Bird flu outbreaks in Japan raise concerns over egg shortages, soaring prices
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Colorado producers say Avian Flu is to blame for nationwide egg shortage
If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you may have noticed egg prices are soaring. Colorado farmers we spoke to say The Avian Flu is to blame for the nationwide egg shortage. Large commercial farms in the state say the virus has been destructive over the last year and a half.
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First case of Avian Influenza confirmed in Georgia
Georgia has confirmed the first positive case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, in a ...
Wild Goose Positive For Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Locally
The Putnam County Health Department said humans who do not come into direct contact with sick animals are considered low risk ...
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Avian influenza outbreak in Georgia halts sale of poultry, forces quarantine
The first case of avian flu in a commercial poultry operation has been found, according to the Georgia Department of ...
State officials warn of suspected bird flu outbreak in Plymouth
State officials are warning the public about a suspected bird flu outbreak that’s infected over 60 Canada geese, swans and ducks.
Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock
Wayne County has its first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials reported Friday. The ...
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Officials now say avian flu will impact non-commercial poultry operations
The Georgia Department of Agriculture's (GDA) Commissioner has suspended all poultry farm activities across the state of ...
CT officials: Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in backyard flock in state
A highly pathogenic avian flu has been confirmed in backyard flock in the state, according to the Connecticut Department of ...
What 3rd case of bird flu with unknown source of infection could mean in fight against disease
A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could this mean in our fight against the disease?
Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak
Bird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022.