Category: Avian Influenza
More dead geese found in N.J. after widespread reports of suspected bird flu
NJ.com More dead geese have turned up in New Jersey about two weeks after a suspected bird flu wave killed more than 1,000 geese across the state. The dead geese were reported in Woodstown in Salem County, the borough police department said in a statement on Tuesday. The geese were found near Woodstown Memorial Lake. No other […]
Mar 4, 2026
New avian influenza vaccine trials begin in UK
Gov.UK New targeted trial in turkeys will test vaccine efficacy as part of fight to protect wild and captive birds. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccine trials have started today (Thursday 5 March) in a major step forward in the fight against the disease. New trials will explore the potential for the latest vaccines to protect birds, focusing on turkeys only in England, providing valuable insight into how well vaccines […]
Mar 4, 2026
Avian influenza again confirmed in poultry in Argentina
Watt Poultry A new report from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) stated that the presence of HPAI was confirmed on February 23 in the province of Buenos Aires. The affected farm raised what WOAH referred to as “heavy breeding stock.” The operator of the farm reported to the National Service of Agri-Food Health and Quality […]
Feb 25, 2026
Third, fourth cases of bird flu detected in Iowa
Iowa News Officials confirmed the third and fourth cases of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, in Iowa this year. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) announced Wednesday that cases of avian influenza were detected in multi-species backyard flocks in Van Buren and Keokuk Counties. These are the third and fourth […]
Feb 25, 2026
Why are Avian Flu cases so much higher in Midstate Pennsylvania?
ABC 27 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has recorded more than 7 million avian flu cases this year, which accounts for 80% of the cases nationwide. Why is the virus so much worse here? Governor Shapiro and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding met with poultry producers and other industry leaders on Tuesday at a roundtable in Lancaster County, one […]
Feb 25, 2026
Deadly bird flu found in California elephant seals for the first time
LA Times The H5N1 bird flu virus that devastated South American elephant seal populations has been confirmed in seals at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, researchers from UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz announced Wednesday. The virus has ravaged wild, commercial and domestic animals across the globe and was found in seven weaned pups. The […]
Feb 25, 2026
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