The recent uptick of highly pathogenic avian influenza across the state of Indiana has producers on high alert to curb the spread of the virus. Denise Derrer Spears with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says more than a six mile barrier is put in place immediately following a positive test result.

With the advent of cases of avian flu in southern New England, and the rise in egg prices due to limited supply as a result, concerns are rising about the threat and impact of the fowl-borne illness.

State officials are warning the public to avoid handling birds and other wildlife as suspected avian flu cases are now “widespread” in Massachusetts.

The risk of bird flu to humans is low, but eating undercooked eggs or chicken could increase your chances of exposure to infection and germs.

As egg prices continue to soar across the country, there are new concerns about bird flu as a new strain was discovered at a duck farm.

An avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) across the entirety of Wales has been introduced today as cases of the highly pathogenic virus spread across the

Health officials urged people to identify avian flu symptoms early and properly cook chicken and eggs to limit risk of infections.

Commercial duck flock in California has tested positive for two strains of avian influenza. On November 23, 2024, two HPAI viruses were identified in samples from a farm rearing meat ducks in Merced County in California. Increased mortality was observed at the premises, leading the state veterinary authority to quarantine the farm.

Officials in North Dakota are also concerned about the possible spread of HPAI among pets, livestock and even humans, according to Margo Kunz, assistant state veterinarian for the North Dakota Department of Agriculture.

An all Wales avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been put in place by the Welsh Government

Lithuania has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, on a laying hen farm in the western part of the country, Reuters reported, citing the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on Wednesday.

State environmental and health officials announced Wednesday that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of death in