Avian influenza, commonly termed “bird flu”, is caused by the avian influenza virus A. This virus is usually found in wild ...

Horses carry their own form of flu virus, and researchers say that if the two viruses combine, the consequences are unknown ...

For example, if a horse were to become infected by both equine flu (the H3N8 virus) and bird flu (the H5N1 virus) simultaneously, it could lead to the viruses sharing genetic data and evolving.

McDonald’s Australia has cut breakfast service by 1-1/2 hours, the company said, after a shortage of eggs caused by bird flu outbreaks led to the slaughter of about 1.5 million chickens.

Bird flu antibodies have been found in blood samples ... It's already known that they can be infected with equine flu, caused by the H3N8 virus. But if a horse is simultaneously infected with ...