A “highly pathogenic” form of bird flu was detected in a backyard flock of chickens in Suffolk County, New York, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The virus was detected in a small, non-commercial backyard block that was not being used for poultry purposes, the agency said. The USDA said it is now…
‘Highly Pathogenic’ Bird Flu Detected Near New York City, Farmers on Alert
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 Detected in Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana as Outbreak Spreads: Officials
Authorities with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said bird influenza has now been detected in flocks of birds in Kentucky and Virginia, just days after the officials said that thousands of birds were sickened with the flu in Indiana. According to the agency, bird flu was found in Fauquier County, Virginia; and in Fulton County, Kentucky,…
US Detects Highly Lethal Bird Flu in Tyson Foods Chickens
February 15, 2022
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CHICAGO—A flock of about 240,000 chickens owned by Tyson Foods Inc. in Kentucky tested positive for a highly lethal form of bird flu, government officials and the company said on Monday, widening an outbreak that threatens the U.S. poultry industry. Infections in the chickens being raised for meat triggered more restrictions on U.S. exports, with…
US Confirms Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu at Indiana Turkey Farm
CHICAGO—The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu in an Indiana turkey flock, the nation’s first case in a commercial poultry operation since 2020. Cases of the disease, known as bird flu, can hurt the U.S. farm sector because poultry are killed and trading partners can limit imports…
New Dutch H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Will See 190,000 Chickens Culled
AMSTERDAM—Around 190,000 chickens on two neighbouring farms in the east of the Netherlands will be culled after the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus was detected on one of the farms, Dutch health authorities said on Tuesday night. It is the second bird flu outbreak reported in the Netherlands this week, after a similar discovery…
Bird Flu Kills Thousands of Cranes in Israel, Poultry Also Culled
JERUSALEM—An outbreak of avian flu has killed more than 5,000 migratory cranes in Israel, prompting authorities to declare a popular nature reserve off-limits to visitors and warn of a possible egg shortage as poultry birds are culled as a precaution. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met his national security adviser and other experts to discuss efforts…
Czech Republic Reports Bird Flu Outbreak at Farm With 188,000 Poultry
PRAGUE—The Czech Republic reported an outbreak of bird flu of the H5N1 type at a poultry farm with 188,000 birds, the State Veterinary Administration said on Thursday. Thousands of the birds have died already, the rest will be culled from the farm in Libotenice, 60 km (40 miles) north of Prague, the administration said. Several…
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…
Bird Flu Spreads to Poland, Hitting Farms Totaling 650,000 Poultry
PARIS—Poland has reported several outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu at poultry farms with flocks totaling nearly 650,000 birds, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Monday. Poland is the European Union’s largest poultry producer. Five outbreaks, of which four were at fattening turkey farms and one at a chicken broiler farm,…
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