Flu expert says bird flu virus may be spread by infected feces blowing in the wind. Dr. Michael Osterholm is a medical detective and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy,

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, as the cause of death in waterfowl in Gibson County in December and suspects it as the cause of waterfowl deaths in Allen,

To learn more about the recent bird flu outbreaks, we spoke with Asha Shah, MD, director of infectious diseases and epidemiologist at Stamford Hospital.

A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...

A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...

The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the recommendations are also a useful guide for humans.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — More than two million birds in the Miami Valley have been “depopulated” due to highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Ohio Department of Agriculture reported 2,052,773 ...

John Batchelor and I dive into the accelerating outbreak of avian flu across the U.S. and the hazard of raw milk.

Dog owners should wipe paws after their pets chase geese to remove any feces that could be tracked around or licked off. Cats have died after exposure to avian influenza in milk, so cat owners may want to keep those pets inside and away from wild bird areas, Lopez said.

Recent history makes clear that microbiological disasters can strike anytime. But a longer history should remind us of the great strides we’ve made in protecting ourselves from our viral enemies, writes guest columnist Jason M.

A national Avian Influenza Prevention Zone came into force across England and Scotland at noon on Saturday as Defra announced it is a legal requirement for bird keepers to follow strict rules