Mississippi has confirmed H5N1 in a poultry flock. The birds are not part of food supply chain. What you need to know about ...

Whether you already have a backyard chicken coop or are considering investing in some chickens, news about bird flu might have you worried about the potential health risks. Here's what you need to ...

A research veterinarian gives practical advice to homeowners for how to protect themselves and their flocks from bird flu.

Mississippi Board of Animal Health announced that highly pathogenic bird flu has been found in a Mississippi poultry flock. Is a new pandemic on the horizon? According to a news release from MBAH, the ...

Following 109 illnesses and 33 hospitalizations across 29 states, the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning to chicken owners. Backyard poultry flocks are ...

A nationwide egg shortage has sent prices soaring at your local grocery store—and the culprit is H5N1 bird flu. The virus has infected poultry flocks in every US state, with more than 166 million ...

1 person died and hundreds more became sick with Salmonella after touching outdoor chickens. The CDC is warning people to wash their hands after handling chickens and their eggs, and to remove any ...