Avian influenza Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, Bird Flu and Humans and Cats

Agriculture secretary talks about what Pennsylvania is doing to stop spread of bird flu

Bird flu continues to be a major concern in Pennsylvania. Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding said that six flocks, totaling about 2.9 million birds, have been affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza so far in 2025. It's a hard hit to farmers, but they can get some help from the state.

WESA · 20h

Officials take precautions in Pennsylvania as bird flu spreads to humans in other states

Avian influenza poses a low risk to humans, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, but officials in Pennsylvania are not taking chances as cases appear in other states.

Prevention on MSN · 18h

Scientists Warn Bird Flu May Spread Between Humans and Cats

New data suggest that cats can get bird flu from people. The infected cats were owned by dairy workers. Doctors say it’s possible to get bird flu from pets, but unlikely to be an issue for most Americans.

People on MSN · 1d

Millions of Stray Cats Nationwide Are at Risk for Bird Flu, Experts Say Humans May Be Next

Given the number of cats in the U.S. and the close contact with people, there is definitely a need to understand the potential risk,” said Dr. Diego Diel

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Bird flu in Pennsylvania: How many birds have been affected and where?

Bird flu has been found in 16 flocks in 10 Pennsylvania counties this year. Here's where and how many birds have been ...

Butler Eagle1h

Bird flu cases on the rise in Pa. as the state expands testing, containment efforts

This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA , an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated ...

WGAL9d

Bird flu taking a toll on Pennsylvania farmers

"We're really in probably the worst spot that we've been, I would say, since the initial outbreak back in April of 2022 here, ...

Outdoor News4d

Hunter-killed birds test positive for bird flu in Pennsylvania

Wild and domestic birds aren’t the only species prone to contracting avian influenza. A red fox tested positive in Lehigh County on Jan. 4.

Butler Eagle1d

Butler County reports first case of bird flu

Butler County reported its first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, last week as the virus continues to spread ...

WHTM Harrisburg on MSN13d

With avian influenza spreading among commercial flocks, Pa. officials mobilize response

To respond to cases in Pennsylvania, state officials rely on guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s so-called Red Book on highly pathogenic avian influenza infections, which was last ...

Lancaster Farming10d

Sen. Dave McCormick Meets With Egg Farmers, Lays Out Avian Flu Action Plan

Sen. Dave McCormick plans to examine vaccination options and press USDA for better cooperation as avian influenza batters ...

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CWD spreads to Carbon County, Pennsylvania, with first detection in free-ranging deer

The severely emaciated deer was found dead on private property located more than 10 miles away from any other CWD-positive ...

WATTAgNet12d

New avian influenza cases reported in 4 states

According to information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service ...

Lancaster Farming11d

States Working Through Disruption to USDA Avian Influenza Aid

Maryland and Pennsylvania say federal support for combating avian influenza cases on farms was briefly delayed by the change ...

KNKX13h

What climate change means for bird flu — and the soaring price of eggs

Extreme weather is shifting the migratory patterns of birds, increasing the chances of deadly avian flu outbreaks on farms.

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