Bird flu bill is among first to pass Pennsylvania legislature this session
Legislation intended to aid the state’s response to highly-pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, passed the Senate Wednesday. It was the first bill this session to pass through both chambers of the legislature.
Bird flu detected at multiple Midstate Pennsylvania poultry farms
Avian influenza has been detected in two Midstate Pennsylvania commercial poultry facilities with a combined population of more than 2 million birds. According to the CDC, the United States Department of Agriculture reported the presence of H5N1 bird flu on Feb.
First case of bird flu detected in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, poultry farm, officials say
The first case of bird flu on a farm in Pennsylvania was detected on a poultry farm in Lehigh County on Monday, the state's Department of Agriculture announced.
Avian flu found in 5 Pennsylvania counties; new measures underway
Flu activity has surged to high levels in many states, overwhelming some hospitals. Experts discuss what to expect for the 2024-25 flu season and how to stay safe. As Trump floods streets with immigration agents to target people for deportation,
Pennsylvania Game Commission gives updates on local bird flu detection
As conversations surrounding bird flu continue to gain more and more attention, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is providing an update as to what we’re seeing here in northwest Pennsylvania. Travis Lau,
First case of bird flu confirmed in Lancaster County since 2022 outbreak
At least one bird from a commercial poultry operation in Lancaster County has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the state officials.
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: State responds to protect poultry, dairy industries from avian influenza
With initial tests indicating positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry in five ...
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Shapiro's budget doubles down on agriculture, prepares for wave of bird flu cases
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget would more than double the state’s Ag Innovation Fund and open a fourth bird flu testing ...
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Penn researchers continue efforts to monitor, contain avian flu
According to the CDC, bird flu has caused recent human cases in dairy and poultry workers in the United States, though the ...
Police yet to crack $40k egg theft in Pennsylvania amid national egg shortage and bird flu outbreak
The 100,000 eggs were snatched from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics’ distribution trailer on Saturday about 8:40 p.m. in ...
New York poultry markets ordered to close temporarily as bird flu concerns spread
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered a temporary closure of live-poultry markets after bird flu was detected in the outer ...
Cows Have Been Infected With a Second Form of Bird Flu
The finding indicates that the virus, known as H5N1, has spilled from birds into cows at least twice — leading to these two ...
New bird flu infections in Nevada dairy cattle signal the virus may be here to stay
Six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a newer variant of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s been associated with ...
Federal, state agencies report avian influenza in 5 Pa. counties
Poultry facilities in Dauphin, Cumberland and Lancaster counties have detected avian influenza, the USDA and state Department ...