Scientists have discovered that testing the environment of live poultry markets is an effective way to identify avian pathogens like H5N1. In some cases, it is more effective than testing individual ...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed an outbreak of bird flu among a commercial poultry ...

When the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was discovered on a poultry farm in Asia in 1996, there was little indication that it would become so widespread and so destructive. Within 30 ...

Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza is killing black vultures at alarming rates across the southeastern United States, with a new University of Georgia study finding that more than four out of ...

Scientists estimate more than 60 marine mammals may have been infected by the virus.

KENT COUNTY, MI – Two commercial poultry flocks in Kent County have tested positive in March for bird flu. Authorities urged bird owners to continue to protect domestic flocks during wild birds’ ...

After a catastrophic outbreak of bird flu devastated southern elephant seal populations in 2023, scientists are on high alert.

Updates on issues of interest to the agricultural community and the public.

Experts are closely monitoring the marine animals, flagging mortalities and advising beach visitors to take extra precautions ...

The Georgia Department of Agriculture says the state is now free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), but the work continues to make sure the risk is over.

For the second time in less than a week, MDARD has confirmed an outbreak of bird flu among a commercial poultry flock in Kent ...