The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza has become year-round. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says until two years ago, most instances of the virus within commercial flocks occurred during spring and fall migration.

The number of commercial flocks infected with avian influenza dropped in February, while infections in backyard flocks held steady. Fifty-nine farms were infected last month and accounted for most of the 12.7 million birds lost.

Discover the latest on avian flu's impact on the poultry and dairy industries, human health, and the price of eggs.

A further 25 poultry flocks were infected with the H5N1 HPAI virus serotype, according to the national veterinary agency’s latest report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). Directly impacting a total of around 120,000 poultry, the outbreaks began in the period between early April and the end of November last year.

The bird flu virus is affecting people and dairy cattle in the Valley, but the biggest impact is among poultry flocks – and egg prices – as the avian flu outbreak enters its third year in the U.S.

Dr. Alex Isakov offers updates and insights for EMS professionals on navigating the infectious disease landscape

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

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a $1 billion-dollar comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. This is in addition to funding already being provided to indemnify growers for depopulated flocks.

The poultry industry is one of the biggest demand drivers for corn and soybean meal, but HPAI is eating into sales.

Bald eagles in Indiana and Illinois suffer from bird flu, with deaths raising health and environmental concerns.

CAMARINES Norte has been officially declared avian influenza-free after the case of the highly infectious disease was successfully contained by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the province's local government units (LGUs).

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.