11 people being monitored after bird flu found at Oakland County public park
The 11 people who had direct contact with the animals at Hess-Hathaway Park will be monitored by the Oakland County Health Division for 10 days. One person who has flu-like symptoms was tested for the highly pathogenic avian influenza. Results from the state lab are pending.
Oakland County flock culled after confirmation of bird flu
Following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, more than 100 chickens, geese, ducks and other birds at a farm in Waterford Township were culled. The birds at Hess-Hathaway Park tested positive last week according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Urban Development (MDARD),
Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock
The Wayne County case involves a backyard poultry flock, the press release said. That case was confirmed after an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Library.
First outbreak of H5N1 bird flu identified in Wayne County backyard flock
For the first time, birds in a Wayne County backyard flock have been sickened by the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, MDARD reported.
H5N1 bird flu found in Wayne County flock
State officials said they've discovered the first case of the highly infectious H5N1 bird flu virus in a backyard flock in Wayne County. In a press release issued Thursday, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development did not specify how many birds were infected, what species was involved or in which community they were located.
Bird flu detected in Wayne County flock for first time, location under quarantine
In addition to the isolation measures, birds were killed to prevent the highly-contagious virus from spreading, officials said.
Bird flu found in Yolo County backyard poultry flock
YOLO COUNTY, Calif. — Yolo County confirmed Thursday the first detection of bird flu in a backyard poultry flock. The county says while bird flu has been detected in wild birds in the county since 2022, this marks the first time it’s been found in poultry.
Bird flu outbreak detected in Yolo County backyard flock, officials say
Yolo County officials confirmed on Thursday the presence of the highly contagious bird flu known as H5N1 in a backyard poultry flock.
Bird flu detected at Suffolk County poultry farm, officials say
None of the farm workers who may have been exposed is currently ill, according to county health officials. The farm is currently under quarantine.
Bird flu detected in Yolo County backyard flock as public risk remains low, officials say
Yolo County officials announced Thursday that bird flu​ was detected in a backyard poultry flock, making it the first detection of bird flu in poultry in the county.
Bird flu reported in New Haven County backyard flock
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture says bird flu has been found in a backyard flock in New Haven County.
Michigan continues to deal with bird flu outbreaks after recent case in Oakland County
Officials say the continued cases stem from a long-lasting flare-up of the virus over the last couple of years.
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Bird flu ravages Long Island’s last major duck farm; 100,000 birds to be killed
Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue will have to euthanize every bird at the facility after H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in the flock.