3 days ago · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers. While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.

6 days ago · Bird flu spreads through direct contact with infected birds, contaminated equipment, droppings, or secretions. It can also spread through the air or by humans carrying the virus on their clothes or tools. Wild birds, especially waterfowl, are common carriers. Signs of Bird Flu in Chickens Bird flu can cause sudden death or symptoms such as:

6 days ago · Most people with avian influenza have been infected through exposure to sick dairy cows or poultry. Cows with bird flu shed large amounts of the H5N1 virus in their milk, although pasteurization ...

Apr 17, 2022 · Infected chickens react with flu-like symptoms when infected with the most common, which is low-pathogenicity avian influenza. Birds infected with the very contagious and highly pathogenic avian influenza die in 90% of cases.

Dec 31, 2024 · For poultry: Cooking poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165˚F kills bacteria and viruses, including avian influenza A viruses. People should separate uncooked (raw) poultry from cooked foods and foods that won't be cooked. Cook all poultry and poultry products (including eggs) all the way before eating.

May 9, 2024 · This webpage summarizes the current bird flu situation in U.S. domestic and global poultry. Domestic Summary In February 2022, USDA's APHIS announced an HPAI A(H5N1) virus outbreak in a commercial poultry facility followed by outbreaks in three U.S. states in commercial poultry facilities and a backyard flock, marking the first HPAI A virus ...

May 1, 2024 · With a transmission status of "widespread" in wild birds and "sporadic" in poultry flocks, at-home chickens are far from safe. But there's plenty you can do to keep them from getting infected.

Aug 30, 2024 · Avian influenza, or "bird flu," is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild birds. It's a major threat to the poultry industry, animal health, trade, and the economy worldwide. Caused by influenza type A viruses, the disease varies in severity depending on the strain and species affected.

Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral infection of wild and domestic birds worldwide. Avian influenza viruses are classified as low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) or highly pathogenic (HPAI), based on their pathogenicity in domestic chickens.

Avian influenza, or “bird flu,” is a respiratory disease of birds caused by influenza A viruses. Wild birds, such as ducks, gulls, and shorebirds, can carry and spread these viruses but may show no signs of illness. However, avian influenza can kill domestic poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese).