WXII 12 NEWS. THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SAYS NORTH CAROLINA HAS THE THIRD HIGHEST NUMBER OF BIRDS AFFECTED BY THE BIRD FLU. OUR ERIN BURNETT SPOKE WITH A- LOCAL FARMER ABOUT THE WITH A ...

SO THE USDA IS REPORTING A CASE OF AVIAN FLU IN PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, AFFECTING 1100 BIRDS AND A LIVE BIRD MARKET. SO A LIVE BIRD MARKET IS CONSIDERED. ANY FACILITY THAT SELLS LIVE POULTRY FOR ON ...

The number of H5 bird flu cases among people in the U.S. is now at 70, with the most cases being in California, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among the ...

With the recent egg shortages and price increases in grocery stores because of bird flu, you might be looking at your neighbor's chicken flock with envy or considering going to a local farm.

Recent research shows the bird flu virus may be just a few mutations away from transmitting more readily to humans, which could elevate risk. If you haven’t yet been sick this winter ...

New data suggest that cats can get bird flu from people. The infected cats were owned by dairy workers. Doctors say it’s possible to get bird flu from pets, but unlikely to be an issue for most ...

Recent revelations about the transmission of bird flu between humans and cats have prompted increased attention from health authorities and pet owners alike. A study published in the Morbidity and ...

Five birds in a backyard poultry flock in Stark County tested positive for bird flu. The National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the birds were positive for highly pathogenic avian ...

A health alert has been issued due to recent cases of bird flu in cats. Avian flu can be deadly for cats. Dogs and other mammals can also contract bird flu, experts said. OAKLAND, Calif.

The H5N1 bird flu hitting the poultry industry across the country is to blame for the current egg shortage and increasing egg prices. Although small chicken farms and backyard chicken raisers in ...

For the first time, bird flu has been detected in rats, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed, according to a recent report. Bird flu, otherwise known as H5N1 avian influenza ...