Feb 9, 2022 · With the recent detections of the Eurasian H5 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds and domestic poultry in the United States, bird owners should review their biosecurity practices and stay vigilant to protect poultry and pet birds from this disease.

3 days ago · The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has reported 124 new cases of Highly Pathological Avian Influenza (HPAI) over 32 different states in the past 30 days, with egg availability in some grocery stores across the country impacted.

3 days ago · Avian influenza, or "bird flu," is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild birds. It's a major threat to the poultry industry, animal health, trade, and the economy worldwide.

3 days ago · Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected in U.S. wild aquatic birds, commercial poultry and backyard or hobbyist flocks beginning in January 2022. The latest H5N1 bird flu detections in backyard and commercial poultry by state and county are provided on this webpage.

4 days ago · Wild birds can be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and show no signs of illness. They can carry the disease to new areas when migrating, potentially exposing domestic poultry to the virus.

WASHINGTON, April 14, 2023 — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues efforts on many fronts to mitigate the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the United States. This pervasive virus is carried in wild, migratory birds and typically peaks in the spring and summer months in the United States.

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 – To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA is sharing a number of actions that we are taking with our federal partners to help us get ahead of this disease and limit its spread.

1 day ago · The USDA on January 31 reported four dairy herds in Nevada with bird flu, according to agency data. It is important for the USDA to contain the outbreak quickly, so the strain does not spread to ...

Jan 14, 2025 · In response to the sustained spread of the virus, the USDA announced it will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine for poultry that matches the strain of the current virus circulating in commercial and backyard flocks and wild birds.

Recently, on January 16, 2015, USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed a finding of a novel avian influenza virus in a wild green winged teal (a wild duck) in Washington State (new H5N1). This particular strain had not been identified in an animal or human host before.