New Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S.

First case of bird flu of 2025 detected in central Nebraska
The avian bird flu has struck a flock of chickens in central Nebraska. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) this week confirmed the H5N1 avian flu virus in a backyard chicken flock in Kearney County.
H5N9 Bird Flu Outbreak: What Are the Symptoms To Look Out For?
The first U.S. H5N9 outbreak has raised concerns as scientists warn of evolving bird flu risks—here's what you need to know about the symptoms.
H5N9 bird flu outbreak: New virus strain detected on California farm
The H5N9 strain of avian influenza is much more rare than the H5N1 which has been responsible for most of the reported human cases and the first human death.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.
New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
A new bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza) outbreak has been discovered in California. The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health.
First US case of new bird flu strain found on California duck farm
US officials are investigating the appearance of a strain of bird flu identified in the US for the first time, a worrying sign that the virus is evolving in ways that could make it harder to
Scientists Confirm a New Strain of Bird Flu Has Emerged in The US
A new strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a duck farm in California, the first time the variant has been discovered in poultry in the United States, an international agency said.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: A Persistent Threat To US Poultry
This latest outbreak is part of a broader epizootic that has swept across the United States, affecting not only poultry but ...
Tougher security required for poultry indemnity payments after repeated bird flu infections
Under new rules, poultry facilities seeking indemnity payments after repeated bird flu infections must show biosecurity ...
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What to know about avian flu in wild birds, poultry, and pets in Illinois
The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois ...
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H5N1 avian flu strikes more poultry in 4 states
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today confirmed more H5N1 avian ...
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Avian flu continues spread in Ohio, resurfaces in Arizona
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to spread in Ohio, with five new commercial poultry flock infections there being ...
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Minnesota to begin statewide testing of milk in February for avian flu virus
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.
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Tests identify H5N9 avian flu at California duck farm
Both H5N9 and H5N1 were detected at the duck farm in Merced County, according to tests conducted by the US Department of ...
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Avian flu hits broilers in 3 states, layers in another
APHIS reports new cases in Georgia, Maryland, Missouri and Virginia and offers new information on the situation in Indiana.
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Commercial turkey flock tests positive for bird flu in Sampson County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A commercial flock of turkeys tested positive for bird flu in North Carolina, state agriculture ...
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Avian influenza detected in waterfowl in multiple Indiana counties
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, as the cause ...