The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on September 15 that Nebraska has confirmed its first case of bird flu in a ...

Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.

Dairy cattle in 17 states have been infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 since the start of the outbreak in March 2024.

Officials and advocates say early detection, transparency and farm precautions are key to limiting risks to public health.