As bird flu spreads across Delmarva, here's how you can keep yourself safe and more
As bird flu continues to spread across the U.S. and Eastern Shore of Maryland, here's a look at how you can keep yourself and/or your flocks safe.
Bird flu: Getting the facts
Bird flu pops up every year in the same way that flu season does for humans. Each time there's a different strain as mutations mix in and around wild and domestic animals. Animals, of course, get sick just like humans do. The issue that farmers say they're dealing with is that unlike the common flu humans contract -- there's no vaccine or medicine.
Bird flu now 'widespread' among this state's birds
MORE: Long Island farm forced to euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after bird flu detected. There has been a history of intermittent bird flu outbreaks in Massachusetts since earl
State officials: Bird flu ‘widespread’ in Mass., but human risk remains low
The current strain of avian influenza is “widespread” among wild birds in Massachusetts, state officials say, but the risk to humans still remains low. “I want to stress that right now at the Department of Public Health,
Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.
The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared the a swath of the state that runs from Greater Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. That message was delivered Wednesday during a virtual update from state health officials on the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus.
Q&A: Wildlife disease expert discusses avian flu, risks and prevention
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, ...
Fourth case of bird flu in Maryland detected at farm after preliminary test
A positive case of H5 avian influenza was detected at a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County, the Maryland Department ...
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Bird Flu Testing Scheduled for Dead Birds Found Near Ocean Pines Pond
The Ocean Pines Association has announced that several dead birds found near their South Gate Pond this week have been sent ...
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Bird flu is rising; Here's how the Maryland Zoo is preventing it
While bird flu concerns are increasing across the country, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has been protecting its flock from ...
Bird flu concerns escalate as case found in Dorchester County flock, 4th on Eastern Shore
Bird flu concerns continue to escalate on Eastern Shore with case at a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County. Here's ...
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Avian flu hits broilers in 3 states, layers in another
APHIS reports new cases in Georgia, Maryland, Missouri and Virginia and offers new information on the situation in Indiana.
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Arizona farmer says politicians are exacerbating avian flu, driving up egg prices
A nationwide outbreak of the avian flu is hurting the nation's chicken supply and keeping egg prices high, according to one ...
Bird flu outbreak has reached Maryland. How concerned should we be?
The widening U.S. bird flu outbreak has made its way to Maryland, which has counted two cases on commercial poultry farms — ...
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The Media and I: Avian Influenza and Unpasteurized Milk
John Batchelor and I dive into the accelerating outbreak of avian flu across the U.S. and the hazard of raw milk.
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Maryland DNR expands collection efforts of dead wild birds amid avian influenza
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is expanding its collection efforts of wild bird carcasses amid the highly pathogenic avian influenza. The state is working with the U.S. Department of Agr ...
Wind-blown avian feces may be route of transmission for bird flu, Minnesota's infectious disease expert warns
Flu expert says bird flu virus may be spread by infected feces blowing in the wind. Dr. Michael Osterholm is a medical ...