Researchers at Kansas State University are working to adapt a bird flu vaccine originally developed for cattle to one that can protect poultry.
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture announced on March 23, 2026 the state’s sixth bird flu detection occurred in ...
Spring has brought an increased risk of avian influenza, or bird flu, to Michigan as wild birds migrate north. This is ...
For the past three years,a novel form of bird flu has wiped out millions of animals in the United States, from snow geese to backyard chickens.
In 2026, bird flu has already been detected in six backyard flocks in Iowa. Four of those were confirmed across the span of just eight days.
Veterinarians vaccinate against diseases in poultry such as farm chickens, H5N1 H5N6 Avian Influenza (HPAI), which causes severe symptoms and rapid death of infected poultry.© ...
In the U.S., this version of the bird flu has been detected in wild birds in every state, as well as commercial poultry operations and backyard flocks. Nationwide, tens of millions of chickens have ...
Nearly 4,744 chickens died at a state poultry farm in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, with tests confirming bird flu as the cause.
Bilaspur: At least 4,400 chickens have died following a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak at a state-run poultry farm in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, prompting authorities to intensify ...
The 350 chickens at Slough Farm were euthanized to prevent potential spread. Precautions must be taken when managing backyard flocks in areas with a Bird Flu outbreak. A mandatory 30-day quarantine is ...