Category: Avian Influenza
Bird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warns
AFP Scientists are sounding the alarm over the spread of bird flu across Antarctica, with a leading Chilean researcher telling AFP Tuesday of an observed strain “capable of killing 100 percent” of infected fauna. Researchers have been warning in recent years of bird flu’s spread on the icy continent, which hosts temporary teams of scientists […]
Feb 18, 2026
Bird Flu Hits Central Indiana: Nearly 19,000 Turkeys Affected in Boone County
Hoosier Ag Today The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) reported that the virus was detected at a commercial breeder turkey farm in Boone County housing 18,763 birds. This marks the first confirmed case of HPAI in central Indiana since January 2025, when the virus was identified in a small, non-commercial hobby flock of […]
Feb 18, 2026
Gentoo penguins the first birds on Australian territory to contract H5N1 as bird flu spreads
The Guardian Australian Antarctic Program scientists say virus on Heard Island has spread to new species. The gentoo penguin has become the first bird to test positive for the H5N1 bird flu on an Australian territory, with samples confirming the virus has spread on a sub-Antarctic island. The deadly and contagious strain of bird flu, […]
Feb 18, 2026
Bird flu outbreak in NJ? Dozens of dead geese found as officials investigate
ABC News Wildlife officials are investigating a suspected outbreak of bird flu after a large number of dead or dying geese were discovered at parks in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Dozens of dead geese have been found within the past few days, including near Alcyon Lake. The discoveries led to the closure of two Pitman […]
Feb 18, 2026
‘Concerning’ bird flu study findings prompt ‘essential’ surveillance call
Vet Times A study examined the B3.13 genotype of H5N1, which has been circulating in US dairy herds since 2024. One study, published in Nature Communications, examined the B3.13 genotype of H5N1, which has been circulating in US dairy herds since 2024. Researchers discovered several mammalian adaptations in cattle, enhancing replication in bovine and human cells. […]
Feb 11, 2026
Pennsylvania: More than 60,000 Lancaster County birds affected by Avian Flu
ABC News Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has affected more than 60,000 birds raised for commercial meat production in Lancaster County, according to the USDA. The USDA reported on February 10, 2026, that HPAI has been detected in flocks of 36,000 Commercial Turkey Meat Birds and 25,100 World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Poultry in Lancaster County. […]
Feb 11, 2026
South Africa: Endangered African penguins threatened by bird flu
Xinhua An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly called bird flu, is threatening the survival of the critically endangered African penguins living off the coast of South Africa, local media reported. The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) said 23 African penguins had tested positive for the disease since […]
Jan 28, 2026
Kansas experiences worst bird flu outbreak in the nation
K State Over 400,000 birds reportedly affected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), with the number currently rising. Kansas is experiencing the worst bird flu outbreak since 2023, affecting more than 10 counties, with three being forced to quarantine commercial and non-commercial backyards. Counties like Pottawatomie County, Greenwood County, Nemaha County and more have relied on […]
Jan 28, 2026
Bird flu antibodies detected at Dutch dairy farm, a first in Europe
Poultry World Avian influenza antibodies have been detected in a dairy cow at a dairy farm in Friesland, the Netherlands, marking the first such finding in European cattle. No evidence of active viral circulation of avian influenza among the dairy cows on the farm has been found. According to ‘Rijksoverheid’ the Dutch Ministry of Affairs, […]
Jan 28, 2026
What’s the prognosis for bird flu in 2026?
LA Times As 2024 came to an end, bird flu dominated headlines. The virus, technically known as avian influenza, was being detected in raw milk, dairy farms and even children, my colleagues Susanne Rust and Melissa Gomez reported. After federal officials confirmed the severe case of a Louisiana patient, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California and pushed […]
Jan 21, 2026