The Eurasian strain of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) has been detected in two mountain lions in California in recent months, wildlife health experts confirmed this week. In a March 28 news release, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said that while additional disease testing is currently being conducted to rule out the possibility of…
Why Are the Chickens So Sick?
Commentary As the nation suffers through yet another High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak, questioning the orthodox narrative is more important than ever. At a time when people are screaming about overpopulation and the world’s inability to feed itself, surely we humans need to figure out how to reduce these kinds of losses. Numbers change…
Bird Flu Prevention Zone Declared Across Britain Amid ‘Largest Ever Outbreak’
An “avian influenza prevention zone” has been declared across Great Britain as the UK tackles its largest ever outbreak of bird flu. From midday on Oct. 17, it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in England, Scotland, and Wales to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat…
Strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Kills Thousands of Birds in Quebec
The carcasses of thousands of white gannets have been covering the shores of Quebec’s Îles-de-la-Madeleine for the last two weeks, victims of highly pathogenic avian influenza. “Nobody had to tell me that this was happening; it’s obvious—we’re talking about thousands of dead birds,” Îles-de-la-Madeleine Mayor Jonathan Lapierre said in a recent interview. “We’re not talking…
American Poultry Supply Threatened by Avian Flu
Cases of H5N1 avian influenza have been detected in Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky, posing a likely threat to the United States’ domestic supply of chicken and turkey this winter. On Monday, the CDC announced detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses in domesticated birds. This outbreak was first documented in Indiana, but has since…
Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Scotland
Scotland reported a highly pathogenic bird flu in a free-range flock of hens near Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries, and Galloway, which prompted the government to impose restrictions at the commercial premises where the influenza was detected. In a statement on Dec. 3, the Scottish government said the remaining birds at the premises would be “humanely culled”…
Bird Flu Spreading in Europe and Asia, Humans Found Infected As Well
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has received multiple reports from countries in Asia and Europe regarding a recent spread of bird flu, giving rise to concerns that the virus may be spreading again. Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds. The virus has also…
Rise in Human Bird Flu Cases in China Shows Risk of Fast-Changing Variants: Health Experts
BEIJING—A jump in the number of people in China infected with bird flu this year is raising concern among experts, who say a previously circulating strain appears to have changed and may be more infectious to people. China has reported 21 human infections with the H5N6 subtype of avian influenza in 2021 to the World…
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