Headline:   EurekAlert, University of Illinois , 11/5/2026 An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that nearly wiped out an...

Federal officials brushed off the issue as Utah prioritized the fur industry’s interests. Little has been done to stop the spread of the virus and ensure it can’t spread to humans, a failure that expe...

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The death follows reports of infections in cattle on dozens of American farms across the country over the past month and a worrying outbreak in mink.

The death follows reports of infections in cattle on dozens of American farms across the country over the past month and a worrying outbreak in mink.

A fresh outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed at a commercial duck farm in Lincolnshire, triggering new restrictions on poultry movements.

The death follows reports of infections in cattle on dozens of American farms across the country over the past month and a worrying outbreak in mink.

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The death follows reports of infections in cattle on dozens of American farms across the country over the past month and a worrying outbreak in mink.

Two new bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed at commercial poultry farms in Yorkshire and Lancashire, with 14,000 free-range hens among the birds set to be culled. Defra confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 at both premises on Saturday (7 November), triggering fresh disease control restrictions. The Yorkshire outbreak was identified near Pocklington, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, where 14,000 free-range laying hens have been affected. A second outbreak was confirmed near Garstang, in Wyre, Lancashire, at a mixed commercial poultry premises containing seasonal turkeys and geese. Following the two confirmations, Defra has declared 3km protection zones and wider 10km surveillance zones around both infected premises. Poultry keepers within the 3km protection zones must house their birds and comply with restrictions on poultry and egg movements. Movement controls and additional record-keeping requirements also apply to producers within the wider 10km surveillance zones. All poultry at the affected farms will be culled as part of measures to control the spread of the virus. In its official notices for both outbreaks, Defra stated: "All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled." The two new cases follow several other significant outbreaks affecting commercial poultry flocks in recent weeks. On 4...

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A fresh outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed at a commercial duck farm in Lincolnshire, triggering new restrictions on poultry movements and farming activities across a 10km area. The H5N1 strain of avian influenza was confirmed near Brigg, North Lincolnshire, on Wednesday evening (4 November), according to Defra. Industry outbreak records indicate that around 64,000 ducks are affected, although the government's official case notification does not specify the number of birds. A 3km protection zone and a wider 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises to help prevent the virus spreading. All poultry at the affected farm will be humanely culled as part of the disease control measures. The restrictions bring new legal requirements for poultry farmers, bird keepers and some livestock businesses operating within the designated areas. Within the 3km protection zone, poultry and other captive birds must be housed, while movements onto or off premises are prohibited unless permitted under licence. Restrictions also apply to the movement of eggs, poultry meat and other materials associated with poultry production. Farmers within the affected zones must comply with controls on poultry litter, manure and slurry, including restrictions on spreading and removal from premises. The wider...

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This time of year, travel from the U.S. changes from family vacationers to snowbirds heading south to Mexico for warmer weather and tourists wanting to experience Día de Muertos. But this year, travelers from the West Coast may bring an unwanted illness along for the ride. The flu season started prematurely in the U.S., unexpectedly hitting the states bordering the Pacific Ocean sooner than usual. The early arrival is driven by a mutated influenza A strain. Over the summer, Mexico saw a surge of off-season flu that was mostly influenza B, and as of early October, Mexico’s Health Ministry had not detected this new mutation. As travelers decide whether to mask up for their flights, they should also consider extra precautions before crossing the border this year. What’s different this year In the U.S., flu season typically starts in the south in places like Florida, where the virus arrives from the Southern Hemisphere. The flu then spreads throughout the rest of the country during the fall and winter months. But this year, Western states along the Pacific Ocean, including Hawaii, are seeing flu levels that are normally seen in December or January. For example, Hawaii’s most recent positive flu test...

While the number of bird flu events across Australia has plummeted, conservationists fear vulnerable species are at risk of extinction with the true scale of the outbreak hidden. The H5N1 strain was first confirmed on home soil on June 19 after a migrating brown skua washed up on a remote beach near Esperance in Western Australia. As of November 5, some 734 flu events had been reported in birds and mammals. Cases peaked in August and September. But only 45 events were reported nationally in October, according to federal agriculture department data. Even if infections recede over summer, authorities warn it is only a matter of time before the virus bypasses biosecurity measures and breaches commercial poultry farms. South Australia’s chief vet Skye Fruean said no country with a poultry sector had escaped the impact of H5N1. “Unfortunately, we are expecting it is a matter of when, not if, it gets into poultry,” she said. “It could happen even in a situation now where we’re getting a small number of cases. “Unfortunately, you only need one sick wild bird to spread it to one poultry farm for it to kick off … chickens are very, very susceptible.” Commercial poultry farms...

The nation’s biggest outbreak in Illinois has sickened close to 1 million chickens