This latest outbreak is part of a broader epizootic that has swept across the United States, affecting not only poultry but also wild birds, mammals, and humans.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed on Monday the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania of 2025. State officials said the virus was identified in a 50,

Officials said the positive samples were found in a 50,000-bird layer chicken flock on a commercial poultry farm in Lehigh County.

A flock of turkeys has tested positive for high-path avian influenza, marking the second case in the state this year.

State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although the chance of encountering a diseased animal—even less of catching or transmitting it—the safety steps are simple and procedures most readers likely already follow.

A cat in Washington County has tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu, the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The H5N1 virus, which has been spreading in wild and domestic birds for years,

Minnesota and Iowa were added to the National Milk Testing Strategy on Jan. 8. There are now 36 states involved in the testing for the avian influenza virus.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today confirmed the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania in 2025, in a 50,000-bird layer chicken flock on a commercial poultry farm in Lehigh County. ​

As dead and sick birds presumed to have avian influenza continue to appear in Delaware, DNREC officials announced a collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture to increase collectio

Egg prices expected to stay high because of limited supplies as the virus continues to infect commercial flocks nationwide.

Turkeys in a commercial Sampson County flock have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, the N.C. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday.

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, in a flock of chickens, ducks and peacocks on Jan. 15. These birds were family pets and had been in close contact with ...