This latest outbreak is part of a broader epizootic that has swept across the United States, affecting not only poultry but also wild birds, mammals, and humans.
State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although the chance of encountering a diseased animal—even less of catching or transmitting it—the safety steps are simple and procedures most readers likely already follow.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed on Monday the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania of 2025. State officials said the virus was identified in a 50,
Officials said the positive samples were found in a 50,000-bird layer chicken flock on a commercial poultry farm in Lehigh County.
The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois concerned about livestock,
Minnesota and Iowa were added to the National Milk Testing Strategy on Jan. 8. There are now 36 states involved in the testing for the avian influenza virus.
A cat in Washington County has tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu, the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Friday.
Turkeys in a commercial Sampson County flock have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, the N.C. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday.
The first case of avian flu in a commercial poultry operation has been found, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S.
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, in a flock of chickens, ducks and peacocks on Jan. 15. These birds were family pets and had been in close contact with ...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today confirmed the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania in 2025, in a 50,000-bird layer chicken flock on a commercial poultry farm in Lehigh County.