The H5N1 avian flu is circulating in cows and other mammals. Whether it will make a permanent leap to humans is another ...

At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It's a sign that ...

How do you get the bird flu? Here's what medical experts want you to know about prevention and care.

Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the US. Here's what you need to know So far, 70 human cases have been confirmed, according to the CDC.

And by all accounts, not enough is being done to control the outbreak. Unlike their peers in the poultry business, dairy farmers have no Red Book for dealing with bird flu.

More than 100 federal scientists who track bird flu, including vaccine and food safety experts, have been laid off. This comes as the deadly pathogen rips through dairy herds and poultry flocks.

Why we should start worrying about bird flu Four reasons for the government to be more proactive about the H5N1 virus.

Even though the 2024-2025 migratory bird season is winding down, concerns about highly pathogenic avian influenza — commonly known as bird flu — remain. The public is paying attention. Consumers are ...

“Such a 'let-it-spread' strategy may identify small numbers of poultry infected by H5 influenza virus that do not develop ...

Among the world's top influenza experts, there's no consensus on bird flu pandemic risk, but all agree unchecked circulation in dairy cattle is unwise.

By failing to address the underlying causes of bird flu, the USDA's plan will likely cause more instability.

A recent study found that live bird flu virus (H5N1) can survive in raw milk for over a week when refrigerated, and more than 24 hours at room temperature. Only unpasteurized (raw) milk is ...