Confirmed bird flu outbreaks in North Carolina prompt health and safety advice

A flock of birds in Rutherford County tested positive for avian flu. This spurs questions surrounding health and safety.
ABC11

Flocks of birds in 3 NC counties test positive for bird flu, NCDA&CS says

This type of HPAI virus is considered low risk to people, the U.S. Centers Disease Control said, but highly contagious to ...

Bird flu confirmed in Rutherford County backyard flock: state officials

A backyard flock in Rutherford County, which is essentially a small group of birds in a residential setting, tested positive ...

Flock of local birds test positive for bird flu

A flock of backyard birds in Union County tested positive for bird flu. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture said ...

North Carolina coastal birds face avian flu threat this fall

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has provided an update on avian influenza (HPAI) as the state enters ...
The Poultry Site

Avian Influenza: What to know to keep you and your pets safe

Fall wild bird migratory season in the US generally spans from late July through November, with peak activity typically ...
Salisbury Post

Bird flu detected in nearby Iredell County: Wildlife Commission provides avian influenza update, safety tips to reduce spread of disease

This time of year, new cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) begin to emerge due to the high numbers of migratory waterfowl that pass through or congregate in North Carolina. According ...