The virus, which scientists call H5N1, has spread like wildfire around the globe in recent years, surprising and horrifying ...

H5N1 bird flu has been found in dead birds on Antarctica for the first time. The deadly strain of bird flu is currently spreading south along the Antarctic Peninsula and could spread around the ...

According to the World Health Organization of 573 confirmed bird flu cases in humans since 2003, 336 people have died. That's a staggering 60% mortality rate. Nothing in history comes close to that.

Barn cats that died after drinking raw milk were one of the first signs that dairy cows were becoming infected with bird flu in 2024. Since then, the Agriculture Department has confirmed more than ...

Bird flu continues to spread quickly through the U.S. farm system because that system is inherently a viral playground. Birds are kept in disgusting, crowded conditions that encourage viral spread.

New research uses bird droppings to track avian flu in remote regions, revealing hidden hotspots and potential for early outbreak detection. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip. Featured.

Bird flu isn't something that's routinely tested for in cats. If a cat comes in and has mild symptoms, he or she is not even going to be tested for avian flu.

The H5N1 bird flu has been spreading widely among wild birds, poultry and other animals around the world for several years, and starting early last year became a problem in people and cows in the U.S.