H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, specifically HPAI H5N1, commonly referred to as “bird flu,” has rippled far beyond farms and impacted Americans of all walks of life, whether they know it or ...

For the first time this year, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Texas dairy cattle, according to a press release this week from the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and ...

The first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Ministry of Health on March 25, 2026. As an influenza virologist, I ...

The avian influenza outbreak that put some of California’s most beloved marine mammal and sea bird populations at risk has ...

A sample from a dairy in Cache County has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Close-up portrait of a Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) showing detailed textures of its face and skin during molting season in the Falkland Islands.© Giedriius/Shutterstock.com Avian ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Experts are rushing to figure out how to contain and prevent spread of the virus. Governor ...

This is the first case of the virus reported in the state this year.

RIGHT ALONG ROUTE 283, BAILEY, IN RESPONSE TO ALL OF THIS, AND IN RESPONSE TO SECRETARY REDDING’S COMMENTS YESTERDAY, GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO ANNOUNCED THAT HE’S PROVIDING EXTRA SUPPORT FOR PA POULTRY ...

At Market Basket locations in some parts of Massachusetts, customers are being asked to limit their egg purchases to two cartons per family. Another shopper on the ...