Migratory bird season peaks in Michigan in May. Dairy and poultry farmers worry that the birds could bring H5N1 avian influenza with them to Michigan and infect their flocks and herds.

That's because migratory birds can carry the H5N1 avian influenza virus — a highly pathogenic bird flu that has brought devastation to poultry operations in the state since 2022, ... Inside the ...

The H5N1 avian influenza virus has infected birds and mammals around the world. As of June 2025, 70 people have been infected ...

The H5N1 avian influenza virus has infected birds and mammals around the world. As of June 2025, 70 people have been infected, and one person has died in the United States. A new analysis suggests ...

The pork industry continues seeking answers to questions involving the H5N1 virus. Dr. Lisa Becton with the Swine Health Information Center says the influenza strain remains a threat despite no ...

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday that the H5N1 virus was discovered in meat from a single cull dairy cow as part of testing of 96 dairy cows.

Long Island’s last commercial duck farm is rebuilding after a bird flu outbreak forced the destruction of its entire ...

The research has focused on a highly pathogenic influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b virus, which has spread widely in cattle in the US this year and has also caused a few cases in humans, albeit mostly ...

A new type of mRNA vaccine is more scalable and adaptable to continuously evolving viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and H5N1, according to a new study.

We discuss historical and present patterns of H5N1 infection, the virus’s potential for pandemic spread among humans, and public health measures, including vaccination. Avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses ...

In the world of viral research, uncovering a virus’s weaknesses is often a painstaking process that requires years of ...