A new study suggests highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, may be taking a significant toll on peregrine falcons that nest along Virginia's coast.
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Researchers at the University of Maryland have received nearly $2 million in federal funding to develop and test a vaccine designed to protect chickens from avian influenza H5N1.
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. -- State officials are now classifying the number of bird flu cases in Maryland as an outbreak. That puts poultry growers on the Eastern Shore at risk, but scientists with the Maryland Department of Agriculture are stepping up to protect the state's poultry supply.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced a presumptive positive case of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, at a commercial broiler farm in Wicomico County on Saturday.
After a presumptive positive bird flu case was announced in Kent County this past weekend, Delaware Agriculture Week kicked off with the state's poultry industry in the spotlight. The first session focused on avian influenza, putting farmers on high alert as they learned about the virus, its impacts and how to prevent it.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture says preliminary testing of a commercial broiler flock in Kent County has come back positive for avian influenza, also known as bird flu.
DELMARVA - As avian influenza continues to spread, some hunters on Delmarva are taking extra precautions to stay safe.
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate designed to mitigate the financial impacts of avian influenza on poultry growers across the country as the virus continues to spread.
WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. -- On February 2nd, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced it found the first presumptive case of bird flu at a commercial broiler farm in Worcester County. State scientists are encouraging Delmarva's poultry growers to remain on high alert.
The Ocean Pines Association has announced that several dead birds found near their South Gate Pond this week have been sent for avian influenza, or bird flu, testing.