US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and luck. Can we do it again?
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Where is bird flu in Louisiana? What we know about the outbreak and response
The soaring price of eggs is a ripple effect of an ongoing outbreak of avian influenza, also known as H5N1 or bird flu, which has spread from wild birds to dairy and poultry farms, infected cats, and caused at least one human death in Louisiana — the only recorded fatality from bird flu in the U.
On the front lines against bird flu, egg farmers say they're losing the battle
Greg Herbruck knew 6.5 million of his birds needed to die, and fast. But the CEO of Herbruck's Poultry Ranch wasn't sure how the family egg producer (one of the largest in the U.S., in business for over three generations) was going to get through it,
Are eggs safe to eat? Kent State expert answers your questions about bird flu
Q&A: From people avoiding wild birds to farmers protecting their animals, Kent State epidemiologist Dr. Tara Smith shares tips on bird flu prevention.
As bird flu spreads, what is the risk from eggs and milk?
As bird flu spreads in the United States, are there are any risks of the virus from drinking milk or eating eggs? Here's what you need to know, according to experts.
First case of bird flu confirmed in Lancaster County since 2022 outbreak
At least one bird from a commercial poultry operation in Lancaster County has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the state officials.
Dairy farms keeping livestock healthy amid bird flu outbreak
Windy for the rest of the day on Thursday into the evening. A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Saturday with the potential of accumulating snow.
Are eggs and milk still safe amid bird flu outbreak? Here's what you need to know
As bird flu spreads in the United States, are there are any risks of the virus from drinking milk or eating eggs? Here's what you need to know, according to experts.
As U.S. bird flu spreads, hospitals will screen more people. Will Canada?
In suspected bird flu cases, “appropriate infection control measures” should be taken, including isolation and the use of a ...
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All the Latest Unnerving Bird-Flu Developments
A new H5N1 strain has been spotted in cows and New York is temporarily closing live poultry markets, among other warning ...
New Bird Flu Strain Emerges In Nevada Dairy Cattle, Sparking Pandemic Concerns
A new variant of the H5N1 bird flu — the same one that led to the death of a Louisiana man — has for first the first time ...
Are Eggs Safe to Eat amid the Bird Flu Outbreak? Here Are Alternatives to Try as They Remain in Short Supply
Millions of egg-laying hens have been lost due to the bird flu, causing egg production to slow and prices to skyrocket.
Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close in New York After Avian Flu Is Found
The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. New Jersey is also asking its live ...
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New York braces for bird flu risk
A positive bird flu test and the entire flock – 100,000 ducks – was destroyed by an army of state and federal agents in ...
Bird flu cases force closure of New York live poultry markets
Multiple cases of bird flu in chickens are forcing the closure of live poultry markets in parts of New York state, Gov. Kathy ...
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Bird flu drives egg prices up, prompting consumers to seek farm fresh alternatives
As bird flu continues to rise un the United States, consumers are seeing higher egg prices and shortages in the grocery store ...