Bird flu detected in Wayne County flock for first time, location under quarantine
In addition to the isolation measures, birds were killed to prevent the highly-contagious virus from spreading, officials said.
H5N1 bird flu found in Wayne County flock
State officials said they've discovered the first case of the highly infectious H5N1 bird flu virus in a backyard flock in Wayne County. In a press release issued Thursday, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development did not specify how many birds were infected, what species was involved or in which community they were located.
First outbreak of H5N1 bird flu identified in Wayne County backyard flock
For the first time, birds in a Wayne County backyard flock have been sickened by the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, MDARD reported.
Kent County Health Department: Do this to stop the spread of bird flu
Poultry, egg and dairy farms have been dealing with animals infected with the avian flu, better known as bird flu.
Bird flu in NC: What to know following the first reported H5N1 death in US
The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.
More than 100 birds culled at Waterford park for H5N1 bird flu
More than 100 chickens, geese, ducks and other birds at Hess-Hathaway Park in Waterford have been culled after some tested positive for H5N1 bird flu.
Bird flu detected in wild goose
It is the first wild bird to test positive in Northern Ireland since September 2023.
Pittsburgh-area businesses are affected by surge in bird flu cases
Restaurants in Bethel Park and Cecil Township have been affected by Bird Flu, which is affecting their use of eggs.
New Jersey ramps up efforts to fight bird flu after spike in wild bird deaths
New Jersey officials announced Friday they are ramping up efforts against H5N1 bird flu with clusters of sick and dead birds detected since late 2024.
CT officials: Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in backyard flock in state
A highly pathogenic avian flu has been confirmed in backyard flock in the state, according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The department said the (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu, was confirmed in a backyard flock located in New London County on Wednesday,
Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock
Wayne County has its first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials reported Friday. The ...
Bird flu outbreak is ‘really challenging’ to stop, Michigan State University dean says
The Free Press interviewed Dr. Kimberly Dodd, the dean of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, about efforts to tame the ...
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Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals
After a relatively quiet fall, theres been another spike in cases of bird flu in Michigan. When state officials announced on ...
Michigan continues to deal with bird flu outbreaks after recent case in Oakland County
Officials say the continued cases stem from a long-lasting flare-up of the virus over the last couple of years.
Bird Flu Outbreak Spreading In Michigan, Kills A Flamingo And Seal At Chicago Zoo
Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warned that a bird flu pandemic was ...
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Michigan's new cage-free law, bird flu leading to expensive eggs
Metro Detroit shoppers are noticing rising egg prices and bare shelves after a new state law prohibiting the sale of non-cage ...
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Bird Flu in Michigan: One man being tested after exposure to avian flu
WATERFORD, Mich. (FOX 2) - One man is being tested after being exposed to Bird Flu from infected chickens in Waterford. A ...
Why there's egg shortage at Michigan grocery stores in 2025 — and how long it could last
Adding to the scarcity of eggs at stores are higher prices of a carton of a dozen eggs. A check of prices at a few stores in ...