Keep dogs and cats away from wildlife, Iowa warns. They could be at risk for bird flu.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture is warning of bird flu in pets after a cat recently tested positive for the illness.
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Looking to protect your flock against bird flu? Here’s what you need to know
Guidelines from the USDA recommend owners of backyard flocks prevent the spread of bird flu by doing things like restricting ...
CDC calls for testing hospitalized flu patients to determine whether they have bird flu
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking that people with flu severe enough to require hospitalization ...
Bird flu in NC: What to know following the first reported H5N1 death in US
The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.
CT officials: Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in backyard flock in state
A highly pathogenic avian flu has been confirmed in backyard flock in the state, according to the Connecticut Department of ...
Bird flu outbreak blamed for rise in egg prices within grocery stores
"We're short of eggs in the market; that's why prices are high. At the same time, too, we're short of eggs to rebuild the flock," said an ISU professor.
Alert issued for Iowa pet owners on bird flu danger
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is advising Iowa pet owners to keep their cats and dogs away from sick or deceased wild birds and animals. Pet owners ...
Iowa animal wellness group calls for USDA to better manage bird flu cases
The group Animal Wellness Action wants more transparency from the USDA regarding backyard flocks and quelling rural ...
Biden health officials say they built up US pandemic defenses. Trump promises changes
The Biden administration is releasing a “roadmap” for maintaining government defenses against infectious diseases, just as ...
Eggs are about to get even more expensive, expert says. Here’s how much
Eggs are nearly 40% more expensive now than they were a year ago, the Labor Department said this week. It’s about to get even ...
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Some groups say cockfighting is spreading bird flu, question USDA action
Some animal welfare groups are calling on USDA to release data on whether cockfighting has contributed to the spread of bird ...
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US poultry farms forced to eliminate 50,5 million chickens because of avian flu
Symptoms of bird flu in humans have previously ranged from ... Nebraska is second only to Iowa’s 15.5 million birds killed with 6.8 million birds now affected at 13 farms.