Bird flu has made its way to a backyard flock of chickens in Dare County. This is a big deal because it's the first time it's happened in this area. The virus, known as H5N1, is highly contagious among birds but poses a low risk to humans. This means that while it can spread quickly among chickens and other birds, it's not likely to make people sick. The virus is...
Egg prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, leaving many consumers scratching their heads. The culprit? Bird flu, according to the egg industry. More than 166 million birds have been culled to stop the virus from spreading. This has led to a significant drop in the number of egg-laying hens, causing a supply shortage. The USDA has a policy of killing entire ...
Cats are usually known for their independent nature and love for birds, but recently, some have found themselves in a serious situation. In Oregon, five cats from different households tested positive for the highly contagious bird flu virus, known as HPAI, between December 2024 and February 2025. The first case in Oregon was detected back in December 2022. The Orego...
Bird flu is causing trouble in unexpected places. A new strain of H5N1 has made its way into dairy cows in Nevada and Arizona. This is a big deal because it means the virus is spreading in ways scientists didn't expect. Now, experts are scratching their heads, trying to figure out how this happened and how to stop it. The situation is made worse by recent cuts to st...
In a surprising twist, a recent investigation by the CDC suggests that two dairy workers in Michigan might have unwittingly passed bird flu to their pet cats last May. This revelation raises eyebrows and questions about how easily the virus can jump between species. The study, initially planned for release in January, was delayed due to administrative pauses. This d...
Wyoming has seen its first human case of bird flu. The patient is an older woman from Platte County. She is currently in a hospital out of state. This is the third hospitalization in the United States related to H5N1. The state health officer, Dr. Alexia Harrist, says there is no need for widespread alarm. The woman had underlying health issues and was likely exposed...
Wyoming has seen its first human case of bird flu. A woman, described as an older adult with other health issues, was hospitalized after likely catching the virus from sick birds in her backyard flock. This makes her the 70th person in the U. S. to contract the virus since 2024, but only the fourth in North America to be hospitalized. Unfortunately, one person in Lou...
In the heart of southeast Wyoming, an elderly woman is currently battling bird flu, also known as Type A H5N1 influenza. This marks the first time a human case has been confirmed in the state. The woman, who resides in Platte County, is believed to have caught the virus from an infected flock of birds at her home. She is currently hospitalized in another state due to...
Bird flu, a virus that typically affects birds, has been quietly making its way into humans, particularly those who work closely with animals. Recent studies have uncovered that veterinarians, who are often on the front lines of animal care, have been exposed to the H5N1 strain of bird flu without even realizing it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD...
Ohio has seen its first human case of bird flu during the current outbreak. The infected individual is an adult farmer from Mercer County, located about two hours from Cincinnati. The man came into contact with infected commercial poultry that had already died from the virus. This strain of bird flu is known as influenza A(H5), or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. ...