Bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows with several recent human cases.

The Milwaukee County Zoo closed its aviary for the time being on Feb. 6, 2025, due to a die-off of ducks and other waterfowl ...

While it's tragic and alarming to see a massive die-off, it's not uncommon for birds that travel in such large populations.

Bird flu has decimated poultry flocks and infected cattle herds. The risk to humans is currently low, but that could easily ...

When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that may lead to human-to ...

Illinois is seeing a "notable increase" in hospital admissions for flu cases, according to state health officials, as levels of respiratory viruses continue to tick up. But which type of flu is ...

As a precautionary measure, the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary at the Milwaukee County Zoo is now closed for the ...

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With the devastating 1918 pandemic in mind, US health officials saw an outbreak in Asia and swung into action. What happened ...

This virus has infected chickens, cattle, and people and caused egg prices to skyrocket. How worried should you be?A farmer standing among her chickens at a farm in California.By Kevin Loria, ...

The ongoing bird flu outbreak has continued to affect multiple industries in the Richmond area and other parts of the U.S., ...

A new version of the virus, known as D1.1, was confirmed in Nevada, the USDA said. It was detected in milk collected as part of a surveillance program. At least 67 people in the U.S. have been ...