Cat, Bird Flu

Bird Flu Kills 2 Pet Cats in New York City, Officials Say
Health authorities say the threat of infection for people remained low even amid the spread of H5N1 virus among birds and cattle nationally.
What is bird flu? Here's everything you need to know about the virus affecting chickens and dairy cattle
The ongoing bird flu outbreak has led to wild bird deaths, slaughtered livestock, and hazardous conditions for dairy industry workers.
Older adults might be more resistant to bird flu infections than children, research finds
Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian influenza virus, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Study shows widespread H5N1 bird flu infection in cattle
Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year after H5N1 bird flu was first reported in Texas dairy cattle.
Your questions about cats and bird flu risk, answered
San Jose, Calif. — Bird flu isn’t just affecting chickens and cows; it’s hitting pet cats.
Six dead swans in Westboro likely died from bird flu, health officials say
Six dead swans found in Westboro likely died from bird flu, health officials said Friday. The six dead birds were found in the area of Mill Pond, according to a joint statement from the Westboro Animal Control and the Board of Health.
NYC cats contract bird flu: What to know about the virus in pets
FOX 5 NY has confirmed that the health department is looking into two separate incidents of cats testing positive for the bird flu. In one case, the source is believed to be contaminated cat food.
Two NYC cats dead from avian flu, including 8-month-old kitten: ‘Just tragic’
Two cats in New York City have died from the avian flu — including one doomed 8-month-old kitten that died just one week after being rushed to an Upper West Side veterinarian — marking the first confirmed cases in the state.
2 cats infected with bird flu in NYC
One of the kittens infected with the bird flu was an 8-month-old kitten on the Upper West Side that consumed raw chicken from a company that makes raw pet food.
2 house cats in NYC test positive for bird flu, health dept. says
New York City’s health department confirmed two cases in separate households where cats tested positive for the bird flu, officials announced Friday. Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse released a statement saying the cats were infected with H5 avian influenza,
NYC Health Department investigating bird flu cases in 2 cats
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Solapur: Crows Die From H5N1, Authorities Step Up Precautions
Solapur: Solapur has reported its first case of bird flu after laboratory tests from the High-Security Animal Disease ...
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Paws for Thought: Bird flu and your companion
Avian flu is for the birds, right? Not so fast. While the H5N1 virus is more deadly for birds, it can infect pets and people.
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Previously Undiscovered Cases of Avian Flu in Veterinarians Are Worrisome
The discovery of silent H5N1 infections in unexpected populations, the emergence of new variants, and its potential to evolve ...
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H5N1 dairy cow study finds sustained milk production drop, extensive transmission across herd
In outbreak developments, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ...
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Barriers to tracking bird flu mount amid federal changes
I think there are some states that are responsive, but it’s really been somewhat piecemeal…It leaves room for us to not ...
Parks Closed Due To Bird Flu Deaths Reopen In Allentown
The closures began in early February after around 30 Canada geese were found dead in the parks, borough officials said.
7th bird flu case reported in Maryland
A new case of bird flu was reported in Maryland — the seventh known case but the first in central Maryland. The most recent ...