Bird flu continues ‘odd’ transmission between mammals

Bird flu continues ‘odd’ transmission between mammals

One year since it was discovered in Texas dairy cows, epidemiologists have their hands full tracking the virus’ spread.

Maryland Vulture Carcasses Test Positive For Bird Flu

A few vulture carcasses in Maryland have tested positive for avian influenza, also known as bird flu. The carcasses of black vultures were found on a property near Fisherman’s Park. According to the company, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) tested the animals for bird flu. “[Vultures] migrate here this time of year, and sometimes they migrate here and never make it back to where they came from. It’s sad,” said park visitor Dom…

Avian flu confirmed in New York bobcats, raising wildlife health concerns

Avian influenza has been confirmed in wild bobcats in New York state, according to a new study from Cornell University.

In Weißkirchen the fire department had to mount a dead swan. WHITE CHURCHEN. Thursday morning, March 27, the fire department had to move to a pond in Weißkirchen. The reason was the carcass of a swan that was floating in the water. The dead animal could be recovered from the water – because of fear of a disease caused by avian influenza (bird flu) the authorities had to take care of the...

Influenza A (H5N1) infection in mammals: suspect case definition and diagnostic testing criteria

Bihar: Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Munger’s Tegra village - tennews.in: National News Portal

Patna, March 26 (IANS) The Health Department of Munger in Bihar has confirmed the outbreak of Avian Influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, after half a dozen crows were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Tegra village, located in Haveli Kharagpur block. The alarming development was confirmed by Dr. Ashok Kumar, Assistant Poultry Officer […] The post Bihar: Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Munger’s Tegra village appeared first on t…