The sight of a sick or dead bird at a feeder doesn’t evoke the same delight as a visit from a healthy, chirping songbird. Seeing diseased birds is often a source of concern, confusion and even guilt ...

Among the many diseases that afflict wild birds, there is avian flu, which made national news when it began decimating flocks of domestic turkeys and chickens. This very pathogenic strain (known as ...

Concerns about bird flu have been on the rise since the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the discovery of infections in dairy cows in two states earlier this week. The agency announced ...

Eight months after bird flu infected cows across the nation, the first death from the disease was reported this week. The death occurred in Louisiana, and the victim "was over the age of 65 and was ...

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed Friday that approximately 70 dairy farm workers are currently being monitored for possible symptoms of avian flu. The 70 workers were ...

Avian poxvirus infections represent a significant health concern for wild bird populations worldwide. These infections, caused by a diverse group of large double‐stranded DNA viruses within the genus ...

The NHS warns that symptoms of bird flu typically start around four to six days after being in contact with an infected bird.