The highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been detected at a West Michigan poultry farm.

Bird flu is a highly contagious virus that can be spread through contact with infected animals including wild birds, farm equipment, and clothing and shoes. MDARD confirmed the affected farm in Ottawa County is under quarantine and said the birds will be depopulated to prevent disease spread.

Louisiana has reported what appears to be the state's first case of bird flu. In a health alert issued Friday, state officials said the case involves “a resident of southwestern Louisiana. The individual had exposure to sick and dead birds that are suspected to have been infected with H5N1,

Testing has confirmed a case of avian influenza in a backyard flock in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The backyard flock owner alerted the Louisiana Department of Agriculture

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Sioux, Worth and Monona County FlocksDES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 16, 2024) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Lan

Iowa agriculture officials announced Monday three more cases of bird flu found in Iowa poultry, with a fourth found over the weekend.

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Louisiana has detected the state’s “first presumptive positive human case” of bird flu infection and advises citizens to avoid contact with infected animals.