Avian influenza, commonly known as “bird flu,” is caused by an influenza type A virus. Avian influenza viruses occur naturally in wild birds, especially waterfowl and shore or wading birds. Wild bird species (such as ducks and geese) can carry …

1 day ago · “Pennsylvania continues to take swift, aggressive action to protect our farmers and our dairy and poultry industries from avian influenza,” Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said. “The bipartisan investments Governor Josh Shapiro has championed since he took office have been critical in our ability to respond to what has been the most ...

2 hours ago · PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced they’re taking aggressive and coordinated steps to make sure that the poultry and dairy industries in Pennsylvania will be protected. In late January cases of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) were detected ...

1 hour ago · HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a bill intended to help stop the spread of avian influenza. House Bill 324, led by Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freyitz (D-Berks), updates the ...

Avian influenza is spreading rapidly through Pennsylvania, hitting commercial poultry farms in multiple counties and triggering an aggressive multi-agency response to contain the virus, state ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today confirmed the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania in 2025, in a 50,000-bird layer chicken flock on a commercial poultry farm In Lehigh County.

4 hours ago · On Jan. 27, Pennsylvania's first confirmed case of avian flu in 2025 in domestic poultry was reported in a 50,000-bird flock on a Lehigh County poultry farm.

Jan 28, 2025 · Officials confirmed on Monday the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – more commonly known as bird flu – in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania in 2025. The ...

3 days ago · Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a broad term that refers to several types of influenza that normally infect birds. It is widespread in birds worldwide and has caused outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows. ... Avian Flu | Pennsylvania Game Commission Avian Flu | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service H5N1 Bird Flu: Interacting with Wildlife ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Avian flu drives up egg prices. ... Pennsylvania sees first 2025 case of bird flu in domestic poultry at Lehigh County farm. Pennsylvania sees first 2025 case of bird flu in domestic poultry at ...