Flu expert says bird flu virus may be spread by infected feces blowing in the wind. Dr. Michael Osterholm is a medical detective and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy,

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, as the cause of death in waterfowl in Gibson County in December and suspects it as the cause of waterfowl deaths in Allen,

To learn more about the recent bird flu outbreaks, we spoke with Asha Shah, MD, director of infectious diseases and epidemiologist at Stamford Hospital.

The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the recommendations are also a useful guide for humans.

John Batchelor and I dive into the accelerating outbreak of avian flu across the U.S. and the hazard of raw milk.

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, in a flock of chickens, ducks and peacocks on Jan. 15. These birds were family pets and had been in close contact with wild waterfowl from a nearby pond, according to the release.

Seasonal influenza vaccines triggered protective immune responses against the H5N1 avian influenza virus primarily in younger people, indicating its potential use as a first line of defense during an eventful pandemic.

Dog owners should wipe paws after their pets chase geese to remove any feces that could be tracked around or licked off. Cats have died after exposure to avian influenza in milk, so cat owners may want to keep those pets inside and away from wild bird areas, Lopez said.

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division is again urging commercial poultry operations and backyard bird owners to increase biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from avian influenza.

Avian Influenza, which has killed millions of egg-laying hens is causing a major nationwide egg shortage. According to Waialua Fresh Eggs, the U.S. required about 340 million

The virus was detected in a backyard flock in the U.S. territory, as well as in commercial poultry in Maryland and two Canadian provinces.