The world's top experts on avian influenza are in St. John's this week working toward a global response to the growing amount ...

The highly pathogenic avian influenza has established itself globally. Purdue University researchers have developed an innovative, paper-based diagnostic test that is suitable for use in field ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will potentially announce a plan to vaccinate poultry against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), according to media outlet Reuters.

Avian influenza viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds such as ducks, geese, gulls, swans and others, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus can spread to chickens, ducks ...

Recent viral mutations have shown avian influenza’s adaptability to mammalian hosts, prompting infectious disease, animal health, and environmental health experts to remain vigilant.

The two strains of avian flu that have killed the most people are H5N1 and H7N9. The first human cases of H5N1 were detected in China in 1997, but the bulk of cases came between 2003 and 2015 ...

Or, for a true reality check, just scan the Department of Agriculture's frequently-updated map and tables naming the many animals that have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza ...

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can occasionally infect humans. In recent years, ...

Health experts warn of another potential pandemic due to the H5N1 avian flu. The virus, impacting birds and mammals, has spread across the U.S. and resulted in significant poultry losses.

A map showing where avian influenza H5N1 has infected humans in the U.S, with the darkest red showing California, which has had 26 cases in 2024. Bird flu also affects cows, pigs and people.