U.S. consumers can expect to pay more for their Thanksgiving turkeys this year as supplies have dwindled following the widespread outbreak of HPAI. Since the outbreak began this spring, more than 7.5 million turkeys have been removed from production in an effort to mitigate the disease.

The centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners – the turkey – could reach record highs at the grocery store this holiday season.

The Centers for Disease Control confirmed a Colorado inmate tested positive for avian influenza virus, commonly known as the bird flu.

Michigan animal and wildlife health experts suggest temporarily removing bird feeders could help mitigate potential spread of the avian influenza.

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in fifteen states.

During this time of heightened concern over the threat of avian influenza, vigilance is warranted for backyard poultry keepers and commercial grower.

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds in two more states.

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a turkey flock in Indiana.

The USDA has reached an agreement with South Korea that significantly reduces negative impacts on trade should another detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) occur in the United States. The agreement will allow for trade restrictions at the state level instead of the country level during any future HPAI detections. This action bolsters the […]