Avian influenza has plagued U.S.-based egg-laying farms since 2022, particularly during the winter. Kournikova, who stays mostly out of the spotlight, has been with singer Enrique Iglesias since 2001. Phyllis Fong, a 22-year veteran of the Agriculture Department, had told colleagues that she intended to stay after the White House fired her Friday.

Avian Influenza has been confirmed in snow geese found dead along the shores of Seneca Lake, raising concerns for both wildlife and the local community. The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association reported the first cases of dead snow geese at Lakeshore Landing (Romulus) earlier this month,

With the advent of cases of avian flu in southern New England, and the rise in egg prices due to limited supply as a result, concerns are rising about the threat and impact of the fowl-borne illness.

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.

First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment that could trigger human outbreaks.

The South African poultry industry is entering 2025 under significant pressure, grappling with ongoing challenges and uncertainties, with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continuing to pose the greatest threat.

Health officials urged people to identify avian flu symptoms early and properly cook chicken and eggs to limit risk of infections.

Commercial duck flock in California has tested positive for two strains of avian influenza. On November 23, 2024, two HPAI viruses were identified in samples from a farm rearing meat ducks in Merced County in California. Increased mortality was observed at the premises, leading the state veterinary authority to quarantine the farm.

An all Wales avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been put in place by the Welsh Government

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as the cause of death in waterfowl in Gibson County in December and suspects HPAI as the cause of waterfowl deaths in Allen,

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) caused the death of waterfowl in Gibson County