Wyoming woman hospitalized with bird flu after virus kills her chickens
State and federal health officials said a Wyoming woman was hospitalized along with the avian flu after a flock of chickens in her backyard contracted the disease and died. The Wyoming Department of Health said a Platt County woman tested positive for the H5N1 flu on Friday, becoming the first person in state history to […]
US egg farmers concerned bird flu unwinnable as experts consider vaccinations
Egg farmers are beginning to worry about not seeing a fight against the avian flu. Reports say producers across the country are bleeding millions of dollars to invest in biosecurity efforts to rebuild their rapidly dying herds. “I call this virus a terrorist. Greg Harbrack, CEO of Harbrack in Michigan's poultry farm, is currently fighting […]
Denny’s to close nearly 30 more locations as inflation, bird flu slam chain
Denny's plans to close nearly 30 restaurants than previously announced, as stubborn inflation threatens the survival of the 72-year-old chain. In a call with investors earlier this week, the company's chief financial officer, Robert Verostec, said Denny is planning to close as many as 90 restaurants this year. In October, Denny had disclosed plans to […]
Bird flu found in milk produced by Arizona dairy cattle
The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) recently confirmed the genotype D1.1 detection of the first avian influenza of milk from a dairy herd in Maricopa County. As a protective measure, dairy farms are being quarantined, according to Azda's statement. The cow is asymptomatic, but the diagnosis was confirmed by testing. The highly contagious avian flu […]
NY Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close amid Bird Flu Outbreak
New York officials are taking precautions against the avian flu after seven cases were detected at New York City's Livebird Market. The market was ordered to close for about a week on Friday, and to fight the disease, the Associated Press (AP) It has been reported on friday. “It occurred after seven cases of avian […]
NYC, LI live poultry markets shut down after local cases of bird flu discovered
All live chicken markets in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County will be temporarily closed after seven bird flu cases were discovered this week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. The governor said birds were found to have inflamed birds along with the avian flu during routine testing at live markets in the Bronx, […]
Deadly bird flu genotype in Nevada dairy cattle
Fox News Senior Correspondent Jonathan Sery talks to medical and agricultural experts about testing for avian flu and dairy cows. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently confirmed that a fatal avian influenza genotype has been found in Nevada dairy cows that can kill herds around the country. According to a statement, […]
Popular breakfast chain ‘forced’ to add egg surcharge amid bird flu and rising prices
The largest breakfast chain in the United States wants you to pay eggs and eggs. Waffle House announced On Monday, an additional charge of 50 cents will be implemented for each egg for bird flu. Georgia -based restaurant chains, which have more than 2,000 places in 25 states, do not increase the price of all […]
Waffle House Adds 50-Cent Surcharge per Egg due to Bird Flu
Georgia's based waffle house has added an additional fee of 50 cents to all menus as the rising egg prices derived from bird flu. “The continuous shortage of eggs caused by HPAI (bird flu) caused dramatic rise in egg prices,” said Waffle House in a statement on Monday. “Customers and restaurants are forced to make […]
New bird flu strain detected on poultry farm as experts monitor mutations
A new strain of bird flu (highly pathogenic bird influenza or HPAI) has been detected on a duck farm in California. Earlier, the world's animal health agency (WOAH) reported the occurrence of new shares H5N9 on the website earlier this week. According to reports, more common H5N1 shares were found on the same farm on […]