Bird flu should no longer be considered solely an avian virus due to the growing spread of the disease in mammals, a leading ...

In recent news appearances, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested allowing ...

H5N1, also known as bird flu, has been found in a Stearns County dairy herd, according to the Department of Agriculture.

State officials have confirmed that H5N1 influenza, also known as bird flu, has been detected in a Stearns County dairy herd.

The Stearns County detection is the first in a Minnesota dairy herd so far this year. The same 620-cow herd also tested ...

In February 2022, a new variant of the highly contagious virus was detected in U.S. commercial and backyard poultry, and it ...

Researchers from the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine received a $1.5 million cooperative agreement grant from USDA to work on collaborative projects on avian influenza. The ...

One year since it was discovered in Texas dairy cows, epidemiologists have their hands full tracking the virus’ spread.

Pet owners whose cats got bird flu describe their symptoms. At least 126 domestic cats have contracted bird flu. Experts ...

If you have sick birds in your BACKYARD flock, please report them to WSDA’s Sick Bird Hotline at 1-800-606-3056. If your farm ...