Bird flu strain confirmed in human for First time
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Nance Beston, Columbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake, Wash. Oct. 13—MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in a large commercial poultry facility ...
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.
This time of year, new cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) begin to emerge due to the high numbers of migratory waterfowl that pass through or congregate in North Carolina. According to a press release from the NC Wildlife Resources ...
Bird flu has been detected in another Michigan flock, state officials said Friday. Highly pathogenic avian influenza was found in a backyard flock in Ottawa County, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said. Ottawa County is in ...