AVIAN FLU OUTBREAK

May 28 2025SCIENCE

Avian Flu Strikes Again at Maricopa County Farm

Avian flu has made another appearance in Maricopa County, Arizona. This time, it's hit a commercial farm that raises poultry. The Arizona Department of Agriculture confirmed the news after tests came back positive. The farm, identified as Hickman's Family Farms, quickly went into quarantine mode. They moved fast to stop the virus from spreading. The birds started sh...

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Feb 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

New York City's Live Bird Markets Temporarily Close Due To Bird Flu

A serious health risk has led to the temporary shutdown of bird markets across New York City. This mandatory shutdown, spanning a week, was prompted by the identification of seven bird flu cases. A similar situation has unfolded across the United States, where millions of birds have been culled. This has created a significant impact on the egg market, increasing pric...

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

California Duck Farm Struck by Rare Bird Flu

In Merced county, California, a duck farm has made headlines for being hit by a rare bird flu strain called H5N9. This isn't just any bird flu—it's one that's raising concerns among experts. Alongside this discovery, the more common H5N1 strain was also found on the same farm. To fight the outbreak, nearly 119, 000 birds had to be culled since December. The US Depart...

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