Antarctic expedition confirms the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in the Weddell Sea
The CSIC-UNESPA scientific expedition has been underway since last January with the aim of monitoring the presence of the ...
Is there a bird flu vaccine? Experts discuss progress amid ‘alarming' outbreak
Since 2021, experts have seen bird flu — also called H5 influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) — spreading ...
How is avian influenza affecting wild birds in Maine?
Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Worst avian flu crisis ever recorded spreads across Antarctica
The jump of highly pathogenic avian influenza to people is one of the worst nightmares for virologists, but at the moment the ...
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Global risk mapping of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 and H5Nx in the light of epidemic episodes occurring from 2020 onward
Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting poultry and wild water birds, posing significant global challenges due to its high mortality rates and economic impacts. Highly ...
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Bird flu has been spreading worldwide. What's the threat? Here's what the CDC recommends.
A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...
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Missouri waterfowl hunters urged to take avian flu precautions
Missouri’s falconry hunting season opened February 11 for ducks, coots and mergansers, and light goose season began on ...
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As bird flu spreads across Delmarva, here's how you can keep yourself safe and more
Waterfowl are natural carriers of avian influenza viruses and play a significant role in spreading HPAI. The bird flu outbreak, which continues to spread across the U.S. and the Eastern Shore of ...
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Can you get bird flu from eating chicken or eggs? What to know about how avian flu spreads
The growing warnings about the avian flu, also known as H5N1 or H5N9 flu, have led the public to question whether the infection can be spread to humans through eating eggs or chicken. Here's what ...