4 days ago · Though no human cases of bird flu have been detected in North Carolina as of Feb. 4, the disease is certainly present. In January, bird flu was detected in a dead waterfowl at Lake Julian Park in ...

5 days ago · North Carolina has the third highest number of birds affected by avian influenza in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.. Why it matters: The number of reported avian flu outbreaks across the U.S. has increased significantly in recent weeks, with more egg-producing chickens being affected since the start of January than all of 2023, The Guardian reported.

Avian influenza Type A viruses spread among wild birds. This can cause outbreaks in poultry and backyard flocks. Since 2022, these viruses have been detected in 19 species of mammals. NCDA&CS provides regular updates on HPAI virus detections in North Carolina.

6 days ago · A dead bird at Lake Julian Park in Asheville, North Carolina tests 'preliminarily positive' for bird flu. Despite these findings, the park will remain open, but visitors are advised to avoid ...

Jan 16, 2025 · In North Carolina, the most recent case of High Path Avian Influenza was reported in a Hyde County egg-laying operation on Jan. 8. The first human death reported was in Louisiana. So far, no...

Nov 12, 2024 · Avian influenza (or avian flu) is a viral disease that affects all species of birds and some mammals. Avian flu can make people sick, but this is rare. This happens when people come into contact with a sick animal.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A commercial turkey flock in North Carolina has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, the North ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Avian influenza (AI), also known as bird flu or fowl plague, is a disease caused by avian influenza A virus. Avian influenza is divided into two categories based on how severe the illness. These two categories are low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Jan 28, 2025 · Turkeys in a commercial Sampson County flock have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, the N.C. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday. The 1,856-bird flock is the...

Apr 10, 2024 · PRESS RELEASE — As indicated by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was detected in a dairy herd in North Carolina. HPAI was previously detected in dairy herds in Texas, Kansas, Michigan, Idaho, New Mexico and Ohio.