Bird Flu outbreak: A Growing Concern for Wildlife, Livestock, and Humans The avian influenza A virus, commonly known as bird flu, has become a global concern, with the National Institutes of Health reporting that it is indeed now widespread in wild birds across the world.In the United States alone, the United States Department of … Read more
Dead Canada Geese Found in Owosso: Avian Influenza Suspected OWOSSO, Mich. — Dozens of dead Canada geese have been discovered along the Shiawassee River in Owosso, sparking concerns about a potential outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the cause, with test results still … Read more
North Fort Myers Mourns Loss of Eaglets to Highly Contagious Bird Flu NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The community of North Fort Myers is grieving the loss of two beloved bald eagle chicks, E24 and E25, who succumbed to the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu. The tragic deaths were confirmed by the Clinic … Read more
A surge in dead wild bird sightings across Massachusetts has raised alarms about the potential spread of bird flu, particularly in the southeastern regions of the state. The city of Taunton recently addressed the issue in a Facebook post, acknowledging the uptick in local sightings and confirming collaboration with state wildlife officials to monitor the … Read more
Brockton Park closed Amid Potential Bird Flu Outbreak BROCKTON, Mass. — A beloved local park has been temporarily closed following reports of a potential bird flu outbreak. D.W. Field park announced the closure on social media Friday, citing concerns over wildlife health and public safety. “The D.W. Field Park is closed out of an … Read more
Dozens of Birds Found Dead in Plymouth, suspected Bird Flu Outbreak Raises Concerns A chilling revelation in Plymouth, Massachusetts, has sparked alarm among wildlife officials and residents alike. Over 60 birds, including Canada geese, swans, and ducks, were found dead at Billington Sea, a local pond. State officials suspect the cause to be a highly … Read more
Tragic Loss: California Man’s Cats Die After Drinking Raw Milk Contaminated with Bird Flu Joseph Journell, a 56-year-old San Bernardino resident, never imagined that his efforts to keep his beloved cats healthy would end in tragedy. two of his cats, Alexander and Tuxsie, died after consuming raw milk contaminated with the H5N1 bird flu virus, … Read more
Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Maryland: First Case at Commercial Poultry Facility Since 2023 A case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in Caroline County, Maryland, marking teh first instance of the H5N1 virus detected at one of the state’s commercial poultry facilities since 2023. This progress comes as the … Read more
Louisiana Reports First U.S. Death from Avian Flu Louisiana health officials confirmed the first U.S.death from the H5N1 avian flu strain on monday, January 6, 2025. The Louisiana Department of Health announced that a man over 65 wiht underlying health conditions succumbed to the highly pathogenic virus after contact with both commercially and wild birds. … Read more
ThailandS Avian Flu Success Story and Ongoing Global Concerns Thailand stands as a testament to effective pandemic preparedness. The country has remained free of human bird flu cases since 2006, a remarkable achievement considering the devastating outbreaks that swept the globe in the early 2000s.[[1]] This success, however, doesn’t diminish the ongoing global threat of … Read more