New Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S.

First case of bird Flu of 2025 detected in central Nebraska
This is the first case discovered in 2025 with a second case discovered in a backyard flock in Nance County, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
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
Deadly bird flu strain threatens US food supply
Learn about the new H5N9 bird flu strain in the US, its impact on food safety and prices, plus expert advice on protecting yourself from avian influenza.
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.
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Arizona farmer says politicians are exacerbating avian flu, driving up egg prices
A nationwide outbreak of the avian flu is hurting the nation's chicken supply and keeping egg prices high, according to one ...
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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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Avian Influenza Precautions Issued by Multiple Agencies
State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although the chance of encountering a diseased animal—even less of catching or ...
Egg prices soar as avian flu disrupts supply chain
Experts say the prices are high for a number of reasons, but the biggest is the ongoing impact of avian flu outbreaks.
Egg prices will continue to shoot up this year. Here's how much more you'll pay
Egg prices are already high, but officials say they are only going to go up more in 2025. Here's how much you could pay and ...
Bird Flu hits central Nebraska
KEARNEY COUNTY, Neb. (KSNB) - 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 ...
Avian flu found in waterfowl in some counties. Hunters, others advised to take care.
Avian flu has recently been detected in dead waterfowl in LaPorte, Lake, Porter, Starke and seven other counties in the state ...
As bird flu outbreaks spread to animals, D-FW zoos take precautions
Across the United States, bird flu is no longer a concern only for dairy and poultry farms — it’s now knocking on the gates ...