Purdue University researchers now have developed an innovative, paper-based diagnostic test for rapidly detecting avian ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced significant progress in its five-pronged strategy to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), improve biosecurity in poultry production, and ...

"Infections among mammalian species in frequent contact with humans should be closely monitored," the researchers stated, per ...

New research uses bird droppings to track avian flu in remote regions, revealing hidden hotspots and potential for early ...

People who feed geese, ducks and some other wild birds could contribute, albeit unintentionally, to the spread of avian flu. Kelly Bostian, Tulsa World Archive Steve Metzer ...

The family of a Nevada inmate who died in custody after he was pepper-sprayed, shackled and restrained is disputing the ...

Long Island’s last commercial duck farm is rebuilding after a bird flu outbreak forced the destruction of its entire ...

Four commercial flocks in Adair County were affected by avian flu near the end of last year, but those operations have resumed more normal day-to-day routines, the state veterinarian says.

One expert warned that the nine-state recall, linked to fears over a salmonella outbreak, could push prices up by 25 percent.

The severity of the avian flu epidemic has been felt throughout the industry. According to an AZ Family interview, Hickman's Family Farms alone has lost 1.1 million chickens this year.

Avian influenza, also called avian flu or bird flu, is an illness that usually affects only birds. There are many different strains of avian flu: 16 H subtypes and 9 N subtypes. Only those labeled ...