Following the detection of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu at a major egg farm in Sioux County, Iowa, officials have announced the culling of over 4 million chickens. This …
"Bird Flu"
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In a significant move to address the bird flu outbreak affecting dairy cows across multiple states, U.S. health and agriculture authorities have announced substantial funding and support measures. The outbreak …
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Amid a growing number of bird flu cases globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has voiced “great concern” following the detection of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in raw milk. …
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U.S. official report that dairy cows in Texas and Kansas have tested positive for the bird flu. A concerning development in the spread of the Type A H5N1 strain. [Source] …
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A Texas resident has been diagnosed with the bird flu after being exposed to dairy cows, marking only the second instance of human infection by this virus strain in the …
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Influenza cases have reached their peak for the season and continue to climb across the United States. Federal health officials are now warning that 43 states are experiencing “high” or …
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Egg shortages are becoming increasingly common in grocery stores across the United States, with a combination of factors disrupting the supply chain. A widespread outbreak of avian flu has devastated …
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Infectious diseases like Ebola, West Nile virus and Zika make headlines every year. While none of these have reached pandemic levels of incidence, a global pandemic is still a risk …
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It’s important to follow the news of America’s health. At no point are we totally safe from infectious disease. In 2013, the year was dominated by widespread health issues. Communities across …
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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has confirmed three new cases of H5N1 avian flu in dairy herds, located in Clinton, Gratiot, and Ionia counties. With these …
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