Waterfowl movement patterns influence spread of avian influenza outbreaks
The movement patterns of waterfowl, including ducks, swans and geese, may affect the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in…
Cambodia records first human case of bird flu in 2026
In this file photo dated Feb 12, 2024, farm geese walk across a road outside Phnom Penh, Cambodia.…
Wild birds found to be key drivers of H5N1 outbreak in North America
Since late 2021, a panzootic, or “a pandemic in animals,” of highly pathogenic bird flu variant H5N1 has…
Suspected H5 virus detected after elephant seal die-off on Heard Island
A suspected outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 has been reported on sub-Antarctic Heard Island, located…
DHS S&T Avian Influenza Report Signals Rising Global Health Security Risks
The global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1—particularly the GsGd lineage clade 2.3.4.4b—has reached unprecedented levels…
Pasteurized milk contains H5N1 proteins without posing health risks
Proteins and genetic material from H5N1 influenza viruses have been found in pasteurized milk in the United States,…
First case of bird flu in dairy cattle confirmed by USDA, and other news
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