Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment ...
Are eggs & poultry products safe to eat amid spread of bird flu? Plus, impact on prices
The humble egg, one of nature’s perfect foods, a self-packaged, relatively inexpensive source of protein that can serve as a ...
First U.S. H5N1 Death Sparks Urgency: Scientists Warn That Bird Flu Is Mutating Faster Than Expected
Researchers at Texas Biomed have identified nine mutations in a strain of bird flu found in a person in Texas. Bad news: This ...
Should You Eat Chicken And Eggs During The Bird Flu Outbreak? An Infectious Disease Doctor Explains
A new bird flu strain was detected on a California duck farm. But what's the difference between H5N9 and H5N1, and is it safe ...
Bird flu detected in North Carolina turkey flock, Agriculture Department says
Turkeys in a commercial Sampson County flock have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, the N.C. Department ...
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H5N1 avian flu strikes more poultry in 4 states
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today confirmed more H5N1 avian ...
Price of eggs skyrocket due to influenza outbreak; likely to increase in coming months
The cost of eggs has seen a mere 37% increase in just one year and it's expected to increase even more as the year goes on.
Snowy owl deaths sadden bird lovers amid growing fears of bird flu
The deaths of two snowy owls, one in RI and one in Massachusetts, has saddened bird watchers and left some wondering if they ...