Researchers closely monitor bird flu outbreak in elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park

The first seven cases of avian influenza were confirmed by preliminary testing at UC Davis and confirmatory testing by the ...

First confirmed cases of bird flu in California elephant seals stoke fear as virus surges worldwide

After a catastrophic outbreak of bird flu devastated southern elephant seal populations in 2023, scientists are on high alert.

Bird flu found in more Wisconsin poultry flocks owned by Daybreak Foods

In the past 30 days, 68 cases of bird flu in poultry have been reported across 23 states.

UK poultry to receive bird flu vaccination in major trial

Britain has commenced targeted trials for a bird flu vaccine in turkeys, marking a notable shift in its approach to controlling a disease that has ravaged flocks and compelled some countries to adopt ...

UK launches first bird flu vaccine trial for poultry

The trial will involve immunising a small group of turkeys against H5N1 bird flu under the supervision of DEFRA ...

Popular Año Nuevo viewing area closes after bird flu infects elephant seals

California’s Año Nuevo State Park has closed its popular elephant seal viewing area after seven pups tested positive for ...

U.S. maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday reported that 649 mothers died in 2024 during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. That is down from 669 deaths in 2023, and a ...