Maryland’s 6th case of bird flu detected in Anne Arundel County

Dead geese spark bird flu fears as migration fuels outbreak risk in Canada - National

As migratory birds return to Canada this spring, health officials are bracing for a potential surge in bird flu cases as many may be carrying the virus.

Maryland’s 6th case of bird flu detected in Anne Arundel County

Maryland’s sixth case of bird flu was detected in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County, officials announced on Wednesday.

Seventh bird flu case reported in Maryland; Recommendations to keep flocks safe

A new case of bird flu was reported in Maryland — the seventh known case but the first in central Maryland. The most recent case is affecting a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County. | CDC LINK: What you need to know about bird flu State Agriculture officials said the sick flock has been quarantined, but they’re urging bird owners to take some extra steps to keep their flock safe. “Of course, you panic. I mean, I love my chickens, they’re like m…

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Anne Arundel County Backyard Flock

Maryland state laboratory testing has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County. The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has […] The post Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Anne Arundel County Backyard Flock appeared first on Eye On Annapolis.

Preliminary Testing Confirms HPAI in Anne Arundel County Backyard Flock

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — State laboratory testing has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in an Anne Arundel County backyard flock. Department of Agriculture officials have quarantined all affected premises, and birds on the properties are being or have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the affected flock will not enter the food system. Confirmation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USD…

DoA on alert as bird flu moves into Caribbean region - Cayman Islands Headline News

(CNS): The Department of Agriculture is actively monitoring the status of avian influenza after the US authorities confirmed the presence of the HPAI virus in a backyard poultry flock in Puerto Rico. This marks the first case in domestic birds in the region during this outbreak, which began in February 2022. Officials from the DoA […]