Study reveals forest birds transmitting avian malaria among themselves
Hawaii’s forest birds are facing a growing threat from avian malaria, a new study in Nature Communications reveals. Almost all bird species in the state are now spreading this disease, which highlights the challenges of managing wildlife in this popular tourist destination. The research, conducted by scientists from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and […]
Human case of H5N5 avian flu confirmed in Washington State
Confirmed Case of Avian Influenza in Washington State The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has reported the first confirmed case of avian influenza H5N5 in the United States, involving a resident from Grays Harbor County. This is also notable as the first human diagnosis of bird influenza in the country since February. According to […]
Tragedy at Universal Ostrich Farms: Canada slaughters hundreds of birds with no proof of avian flu.
Culling of Ostriches at Edgewood Farm The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted a mass culling of ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, British Columbia, on Thursday night. This operation involved at least two shooters who worked for the CFIA’s Enforcement Investigations and Services Division, using rifles from evening until the early hours of the […]
Two NYC cats dead from avian flu, including 8-month-old kitten
Two New York City cats have died of avian flu. This includes one 8 month old kitten who died just a week after being rushed into the Upper West Side veterinarian. Both infected cats were pets, but health department officials were confirmed to the post office to be from separate households. At least one died […]
RFK Jr. warns against vaccinating birds against avian flu amid egg shortages
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of the Department of Health and Human Services advises against vaccinated poultry as American farmers struggle to contain the devastating avian flu outbreak that has skyrocketed egg prices. In an interview with Sean Hannity, host of Fox News, Kennedy explained that his main concern with chicken inoculation is that if the […]
Long Island farm hatches 3,700 new chicks after culling nearly 100K due to avian flu
Long Island's duck farm has hatched a new generation of chicks. They began trading nearly 100,000 magalos that were forced to kill due to the spread of bird flu. Aquebogue's Crescent Duck Farm welcomes 3,700 new chicks for more than a month after farm operators were forced to cull 99,000 ducks when H1N5 (bird flu) […]
We’ll Look at, Model Practices of Countries with Better Handle on Avian Flu
In an interview aired on Friday's episode of “Kudlow” on Fox Business Network, Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins said that she and HHS' Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are working on avian flu together, not another country He said he was watching. There is the same kind of bird flu outbreak that the US does and we […]
Officials issue warning after 60 birds found dead of suspected avian flu
Authorities in Plymouth, Massachusetts, warned the public Sunday that more than 60 birds found dead in the Billington Sea are suspected to have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza. On Sunday morning, members of Clean Harbor Waste Management, contracted by the state Department of Environmental Protection, and state officials responded to the Billington Sea and […]
As avian flu spreads, health experts raise concern over the disposal of infected poultry birds
CDC issues warning about bird flu cases Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel talks about what you need to know about bird flu and the importance of not looking directly at the solar eclipse without the right glasses. The CDC’s principal deputy director and other health experts stressed the importance of wearing protective gear […]
Fears of humans catching avian flu heighten as virus spreads to mammals: ‘Quite likely’
Because the virus is transmitted by mammals, there are growing concerns that humans could someday contract bird flu, the Department of Agriculture announced. So far this year, cases of avian influenza in mammals have been reported in three states: Washington, Montana and Kentucky. Washington state reported three striped skunks infected with the virus, while the […]