If you’ve ever had a cat, you might have heard your veterinarian mention “cat flu”, probably telling you that you don’t need ...
Maryland may be known for crabs, but it is also a major producer of broiler chickens and dairy products. So a recent spate of ...
The sources of exposure are unclear, but officials said it was almost certainly from contact with an infected waterfowl.
The virus impacts milk production and poses significant risks to other bird species, particularly domestic poultry as well as some mammals. The CDC has also confirmed mild cases in humans, and a fatal ...
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.
Cats in particular are at risk of contracting the bird flu virus, according to veterinarians at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital ...
Local veterinarians are warning pet owners to take extra precautions as a particularly contagious strain of bird flu spreads ...
Farmers, animal rescues and zookeepers in Rhode Island are taking precautions to protect animals, their workers and the ...
If you do continue to fill your bird feeder, or are around potentially contaminated birds for another reason, Itle recommends avoiding contact with any bird that is dead or appears sick. Itle also ...
Researchers have identified nine mutations in a bird flu strain from a person in Texas. Bad news: this strain is more capable of causing disease and replicates better in the brain. Good news: approved ...
Over the past several months, bird-flu numbers have been steadily ticking up, especially among farmworkers who interact ...
The Iowa Department of Agriculture is warning of bird flu in pets after a cat recently tested positive for the illness.