Avian flu has been detected in a domestic flock of birds at a poultry farm in Massachusetts, and the birds have since been ...

Prevent poultry access to open water sources such as puddles, ditches, ponds or seasonal water accumulation. Provide ...

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, S.C. — Every spring and fall, waterfowl and other wild birds migrate along the Atlantic Flyway -- from Canada through South Carolina and other warmer points south. With the ...

have surged in popularity across the United States, fueled by rising egg prices, food security concerns, and a broader push ...

Bird flu outbreaks often occur three to 10 days after spikes of waterfowl abundance within 2.5 miles of affected farms, says Maurice Pitesky, UCCE poultry specialist.

H5N1 headlines are unsettling for anyone who collects eggs from a coop instead of a carton, but they are also a practical reminder that your backyard is part of a much larger disease-control picture.

Spring is finally here! The days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, and your chickens? They’re ready to party. After a long, sleepy winter, your backyard flock is stretching its wings, ...

Ask my husband what stresses me out, and he’ll say, “worrying about pets,” and introducing new hens to my chicken coop is no exception. Selecting new birds is always exciting, but transporting and ...

The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu, was detected in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. State agriculture officials said ...

Have more questions about the Bird Flu in RI? Send them to [email protected] The risk of avian flu to the general public is low, but pet owners should be cautious as cats and dogs can be ...