Avian influenza Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, Bird Flu and Humans and Cats

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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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Lehigh Valley’s largest poultry farm tightens biosecurity as bird flu spreads in Pennsylvania

Since a Lehigh County poultry farm saw Pennsylvania’s first confirmed 2025 case of bird flu in domestic poultry, local producers have doubled down on biosecurity.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Pennsylvania reaches bird flu-free status among dairy cows

(The Center Square) - Pennsylvania has become the first major ... HPAI stands for highly pathogenic avian influenza, or as its more commonly called: bird flu. The status is the fourth stage ...

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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 ...

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