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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 — one in Caroline County and another in Queen Anne’s County — since the start of the year.

Maryland DNR expands dead bird management amid heightened concerns about bird flu

According to a news release, the DNR has increased its contract with the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to enhance the disposal of dead birds that might carry Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The contract expansion, amounting to $30,000, will provide additional wildlife technicians in the state through September.

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Bird flu outbreak at Georgia poultry facility pauses sales

The first bird flu outbreak at a commercial poultry operation in Georgia was recently confirmed, as human cases continue to climb nationwide.

Bird flu detected in 3 wild birds in NI

140 wild birds in N.J. likely died from the bird flu. Here’s why that’s important.

Since the beginning of the outbreaks in poultry and cattle, almost 135 million birds and more than 900 cattle herds have been affected nationwide. A significant number of wild animals – such as raccoon, skunks, foxes and bobcats – as well as marine mammals and domestic cats have also died from the virus.

Bird flu detected in three wild birds in NI

Bird flu has been confirmed in a wild goose found near Dungannon, a buzzard near Moira, and a whooper swan in Portballintrae. The wild goose was the first wild bird to test positive in Northern Ireland since September 2023.

As avian flu hits Minnesota's wild birds, here's what to watch for and how to help

Bird flu, or avian influenza is now sickening wild birds. As a result, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota is sounding the alarm.

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With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people

The US Food and Drug Administration said it is tracking multiple cases of H5N1 bird flu in domestic and wild cats, including ...

How Close Are We to the Avian Flu Outbreak Escalating Into a Pandemic?

Avian flu is rampant in poultry farms and in wild birds in the U.S. Every mutation brings the virus one step closer to the ...

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Bird flu detected on Georgia farm | Agriculture Commissioner assures poultry, eggs are safe

Georgia confirmed its first case of bird flu in a commercial poultry flock, sparking concerns over public safety and the ...

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New Jersey ramps up efforts to fight bird flu after spike in wild bird deaths

New Jersey officials announced Friday they are ramping up efforts against H5N1 bird flu with clusters of sick and dead birds ...

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How deadly is bird flu in humans? What we know as US confirms 1st death

How deadly is the bird flu? The US has reported its first death from avian influenza, H5N1. Here's what to know about bird ...

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A wave of cat deaths from bird flu prompts new rules on pet food production

Cats — both large cats in captivity and pet house cats — across multiple states have been dying from H5N1 bird flu. Now, ...

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As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines

As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of ...

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Are we heading for a bird flu pandemic? Experts weigh in

Current strains of bird flu are “poorly suited for pandemic potential,” said Dr. Shira Doron, a Tufts Medicine infectious ...

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