Under new rules, poultry facilities seeking indemnity payments after repeated bird flu infections must show biosecurity precautions

The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois concerned about livestock,

H5N9 is a rare subtype of the influenza A virus that can cause highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu. It's a reassortment strain that originated from the H5N1, H7N9, and H9N2 subtypes.

The United States has reported its first H5N9 bird flu outbreak in California, affecting almost 119,000 ducks. Both H5N9 and the more common H5N1 strains were found. The USDA is conducting investigations and enhanced surveillance,

Both are considered cornerstones of the CDC's communications strategy ... Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed more H5N1 detections in five states, including a second commercial chicken farm in Georgia, the nation's top broiler ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has paused public communications until Feb. 1 as Trump appointees take control of health agencies.

The first U.S. H5N9 outbreak has raised concerns as scientists warn of evolving bird flu risks—here's what you need to know about the symptoms.

The H5N9 strain of avian influenza is much more rare than the H5N1 which has been responsible for most of the reported human cases and the first human death.

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is suspending all poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and sales at flea markets or auction markets in response to the ongoing threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is suspending all poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and sales at flea markets or auction markets in response to the

As bird flu spreads across the United States, many in Illinois are growing concerned about their livestock, pets, wildlife, food safety and public health. According to the Illinois Extension, highly pathogenic avian influenza,

This is the fifth instance of HPAI impacting a domestic flock in Vermont since spring of 2022 and emphasizes the ongoing need for vigilance as the disease continues to be an ongoing risk to domestic birds. This case comes on the heels of another HPAI confirmation in a flock of backyard birds in Franklin County this past December.