Avian flu is a common illness among birds, but it can spread to humans and other mammals. The virus is shed through ...

"The Chinese poultry lineage may have experienced more vaccine-driven selection compared to other lineages," the researchers ...

The first two cases of bird flu on the University of Massachusetts campus were discovered over the weekend when two deceased ...

When a pathogen — any organism that causes a disease — jumps species, scientists get nervous because its genetic makeup can ...

Seven Delmarva-region commercial operations have now reported cases of the highly contagious virus.

Georgia is the nation's largest poultry producing state. Last week, bird flu was found for the first time in a commercial poultry plant in the state.

Avian influenza A (H5N1) has mutated, so the symptoms of bird flu could change as more people get sick in 2025.

The state Department of Agriculture on Friday announced that it has detected a case of "Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza" at ...

Delaware residents can now purchase raw milk directly from local dairy farms. What to know about raw milk as bird flu spreads ...

Guidelines from the USDA recommend owners of backyard flocks prevent the spread of bird flu by doing things like restricting ...

This story was updated at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, with more information. The bird flu has reached the state’s ...

The widening U.S. bird flu outbreak has made its way to Maryland, which has counted two cases on commercial poultry farms — ...