New Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S.

Another Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered In California
This week, the World Organization for Animal Health reported that it had been notified by the USDA that a November outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a California duck farm was caused by a strain not before seen in the United States: H5N9.
New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it's the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.
Avian influenza, bird flu present on Eastern Shore, eastern half of state
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is receiving increasing reports of sick or dead wild birds on the Eastern Shore.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.
Deadly bird flu strain threatens US food supply
Learn about the new H5N9 bird flu strain in the US, its impact on food safety and prices, plus expert advice on protecting yourself from avian influenza.
US: Bird deaths in Massachusetts due to avian influenza
Massachusetts, United States - A man died Monday in Louisiana after contracting the bird flu virus after being exposed to birds. By December the CDC had identified at least 65 human infections of avian flu in the United States,
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Avian Influenza Precautions Issued by Multiple Agencies
State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although ...
Avian flu is in Virginia. Here’s how to protect your flock
Dr. Persia, a professor and Extension Specialist in Virgina Tech’s School of Animal Sciences said that means wild birds ...
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What to know about avian flu in wild birds, poultry, and pets in Illinois
The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois ...
Avian flu found in waterfowl in some counties. Hunters, others advised to take care.
Avian flu has recently been detected in dead waterfowl in LaPorte, Lake, Porter, Starke and seven other counties in the state ...
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Avian Flu confirmed in Snow Geese around Seneca Lake
Avian Influenza has been confirmed in snow geese found dead along the shores of Seneca Lake, raising concerns for both ...
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Minnesota prepares for statewide testing of milk for avian flu virus
Minnesota and Iowa were added to the National Milk Testing Strategy on Jan. 8. There are now 36 states involved in the ...
Shelton animal sanctuary says 20 large cats are dead from avian flu outbreak
The director of the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton said they went from having 37 cats to now just having 17. Some cats ...
Local hospitals now testing patients for avian flu
Local hospitals are now being urged by the CDC to be on the lookout for avian influenza among patients. When children are ...
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Bald eagle siblings killed by bird flu within days of each other in Florida, tests show
The back-to-back deaths of two beloved bald eagle siblings stunned the thousands of people who tuned into the livestream of their nest in Florida. Now, biologists have shared they both died from bird ...