Geese test positive for bird flu at UMass Amherst
Two Canadian geese that were found dead on the flagship University of Massachusetts campus have tested positive for bird flu, the university confirmed Monday. The geese are the first known cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza,
‘Bird flu’ suspected to be impacting geese and other wildlife in Plymouth, officials say
State officials have said that they will begin lab tests of the removed birds from Billington Sea to determine their official cause of death.
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.
Bird flu suspected after dozens of Massachusetts geese found dead
Only this weekend, the water was surrounded with dozens of dead birds believed to have contracted the avian flu that is sweeping the U.S."We could see that there were deceased Canada geese, ducks, a few other species,
Bird flu in MA.: Over 60 dead geese, swans in Plymouth pond. Health officials investigate.
Bird flu "very rarely" infects humans, but people are advised not to touch sick or dead birds. Cats are "highly susceptible" to infection and may die.
Dozens of birds found dead of suspected bird flu outbreak in Plymouth, officials say
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as H5N1 bird flu, is the suspected cause of death for over 60 birds found on Billington Sea in Plymouth.
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.
Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu killed dozens of birds in Plymouth
Massachusetts officials suspect more than 60 birds found dead in Plymouth died from bird flu, though official results may not ...
US and Canada ease ban on French poultry imposed after bird flu vaccination
The United States and Canada have lifted embargoes on certain French poultry imports imposed after Paris decided to vaccinate ...
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Bird Flu News: Georgia Halts In-State Poultry Transactions, France Resumes Exports
As bird flu swept through Europe in 2023, the U.S. enacted import bans. In October 2023, France became the first major ...
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.
Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu? Here's how to tell
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, bird flu is a disease caused by the influenza A virus. At ...
As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian ...
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What bird flu experts are watching for in 2025
Since early 2024, the U.S. has logged 66 human cases of H5N1. Scientists are keeping a watchful eye on the virus’s spread as we enter a new year.
Moderna awarded $590M to help accelerate development of mRNA-based bird flu vaccine: HHS
Moderna has been awarded approximately $590 million from the federal government to help speed up the development of an ...