"Infections among mammalian species in frequent contact with humans should be closely monitored," the researchers wrote ...

A major study warns that cats need to be monitored more closely as bird flu-carrying birds migrate across the world and pose a greater threat of human-to-human transmission. In recent years, we have ...

H5N1 is particularly lethal for poultry, often leading to the rapid death of entire flocks. Cattle, on the other hand, have shown a stronger ability to recover. Human infections have remained rare and ...

The US should worry about the avian flu 'because it could be another pandemic', an infectious diseases expert said.

H5N1 is a highly contagious strain of avian influenza A that primarily affects birds. It has circulated for years, but a more virulent variant emerged in 2024, decimating poultry flocks and raising ...

The Global Virus Network (GVN), has issued a call-to-action to address the threat of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as ...

Among animals, more than 169 million commercial poultry or backyard birds have been infected in the current H5N1 outbreak, ...

Experts urge to prepare for possible new pandemic spreading in all 50 states: new H5N1 bird flu outbreak in cows, human infections. What to know ...

Bird flu, also known as H5N1, has been around for decades. But a discovery in 2024 came as a surprise to public health ...

Bird flu is spreading to dairy farms in our region, according to federal officials tracking the virus. It has been found on ...

A call-to-action has been made by the Global Virus Network, who are urging world governments to increase surveillance and ...

Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the U.S. Here's what you need to know about the current situation.