While the human risk factor of H5N1 is currently rated by the CDC as low, scientists say its important to continue looking at ...

Finding that vampire bats along Peru’s coast carried H5N1 antibodies raises concerns that multiple bat species could become ...

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An ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has affected more than 184 million domestic poultry since 2022 and, ...

A study at Iowa State University is seeking to determine whether bird flu, found in cows' milk, can also show up in other ...

There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the risk to the general public is low, however, health officials ...

A highly contagious strain of avian flu is currently spreading among the state’s birds and other wildlife. This comes as the ...

The Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Services Division says it has activated protocols to mitigate the possible entry of ...

Scientists have discovered that avian influenza viruses have a gene that makes them incredibly resistant to heat, rendering ...

A 'highly pathogenic' strain of avian influenza has been detected in multiple areas throughout Texas, according to a ...

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, ...