By most indications, the avian influenza outbreak that has washed over U.S. farms is at an ebb. Experts don’t seem hopeful, ...

In a briefing to member states today, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today urged ...

Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year ...

These days, carnivorous birds like endangered California condors and animals like tigers are enjoying a higher grade of beef ...

Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most ...

Previous exposures to older flu strains prime the immune system to produce antibodies against bird flu (H5N1).

What is the bird flu infection threat to humans? The CDC currently considers the risk of H5N1 infection to the public to be low. "The risk to the general population is essentially zero," said Dr ...

Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian ...

and there have been at least three confirmed human infections in which investigators were unable to determine the source of the person’s exposure to the H5N1 virus. There have been no confirmed ...

The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory said cats appear to be highly susceptible to the HPAI A(H5N1 ... cats from infection and to better understand virus transmission ...

Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year after H5N1 bird flu was first reported in Texas dairy cattle.