Expert insights from University of Delaware faculty on: Understanding waterfowl movement and bird flu

H5N1 viruses belonging to clade 2.3.4.4b have caused unprecedented outbreaks globally. Outbreaks of H5N1 virus were reported in poultry and wild birds from Kerala (India) in the year 2024. Samples from birds and the environment were collected. Real-time RT-PCR and virus isolation using embryonated c …

The Houston Zoo implemented strict protocols for more than two months.

New research shows that wild birds can account for much of the avian influenza virus evidence found in wastewater in Oregon, suggesting wastewater detec...

Birds that died from the H5N1 strain of avian bird flu have been found in three lakes located in northern Greece—Kerkini, Mikri Prespa, and Cheimaditida.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture implements a plan every year to monitor wild birds for highly pathogenic avian influenza. This national plan could not be implemented without the engagement of State partners, the National Flyway Council, the Department of the Interior, and other agencies. This coordinated effort is revised annually based on new science and data shared through the Interagency Steering Committee for Avian Influenza Surveillance in Wild Migratory Birds. Biological samples from hundreds of thousands of live-captured, apparently healthy wild birds; hunter-harvested birds; and dead wild birds contribute to these surveillance efforts. The USGS National Wildlife Health Center is USDA’s primary partner for testing sick and dead migratory birds for avian influenza.Learn more: USGS science on avian influenza

Seabirds are frequently infected by avian influenza virus (AIV), which prior to 2021 primarily consisted of low-pathogenic AIV with limited reports of disease during infection. However, since highly pathogenic AIV (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b was introduced to North America in late 2021, HPAIV outbre …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture implements a plan every year to monitor wild birds for highly pathogenic avian influenza. This national plan could not be implemented without the engagement of State partners, the National Flyway Council, the Department of the Interior, and other agencies. This coordinated effort is revised annually based on new science and data shared through the Interagency Steering Committee for Avian Influenza Surveillance in Wild Migratory Birds. Biological samples from hundreds of thousands of live-captured, apparently healthy wild birds; hunter-harvested birds; and dead wild birds contribute to these surveillance efforts. The USGS National Wildlife Health Center is USDA’s primary partner for testing sick and dead migratory birds for avian influenza.Learn more: USGS science on avian influenza

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu travelled 6,600 kilometres over the sea to Kerguelen Island, which is just 440km from Australia's Heard Island.

We live in an era when human activities are negatively modifying the world at alarming rates. We are experiencing a massive species extinction due to environmental damage caused by human land use change, overexploitation, pollution, climate change, and the introduction of invasive species.

The district administration in Bihars Jehanabad has confirmed that the recent deaths of several crows on February 18 were caused by Avian Influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, officials said. Brajesh Kumar, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Jehanabad, said that the test reports from RD

Matt Koci, a virus expert and professor with NC State University’s Prestage Department of Poultry Science, sheds light on what's driving the current outbreak of Avian flu and how scientists are working around the clock to find solutions.

With the growing expansiveness of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as “bird flu,” researchers at the University of Minnesota are launching a collaborative effort to study its impact on wildlife species. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has made headlines for its devastating impact on free-ranging birds, mammals, and the poultry industry for...

March might be coming in like that proverbial lion with spring not officially arriving for another two weeks on March 20, but there are already a few early signs of the season showing up. On Saturd…

If it is necessary to remove a carcass, wear a mask and disposable gloves to double bag any carcasses and place them in a secure trash container.

Vets advise islanders not to leave out pet hair or human hair for birds to use as nesting material.

H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza viruses, which emerged in Guangdong Province, China, in 1996, has now been persistently transmitted among various wild birds due to the "silent spreading" of the viruses among vaccinated poultry and domestic waterfowl. These viruses traveled long distances along …

Sölvi Rúnar Vignisson observes species of sea bird as they gather and mix in Iceland.

Expert worry Sandhill cranes and other waterfowl will spread avian influenza to endangered whooping cranes.

State officials warn that the risk for animals is high and urge residents to take precautions to limit the spread of the virus.

As H5N1 spreads rapidly, wild bird populations remain at risk. Here’s what to know about the outbreak and how to keep your birds safe.

Last year, a 13-year-old in British Columbia contracted Canada’s first known human case of avian flu after testing positive for the virus

Visit this page on the Barnstable County, Cape Cod website for more information about Keep Your Pets Away from Wildlife: Protecting Your Pets During the Avian Flu Outbreak.

Bird flu has struck Fish Lake, as hundreds of birds, including a significant number of sandhill cranes, have dropped dead.Now the community is working to dispos

Knowing where, when and for how long mallard ducks -- natural carriers of avian influenza -- stop and rest as they migrate can help predict the probability that they will spread bird flu to backyard poultry flocks, according to a new study.

What eats more than half their body weight and spreads disease on farms? The pesky starling. Here's how to get rid of them.

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says it is currently tracking highly-pathogenic avian influenza in birds across the state, including multiple cases in northeastern North Carolina. The commission said new cases of what’s also known as “bird flu” are emerging due to the high numbers of migratory waterfowl that congregate in North Carolina, [...] Local News |  Full Article