Knowing where, when and for how long mallard ducks -- natural carriers of avian influenza -- stop and rest as they migrate can help predict the probability that they will spread bird flu to backyard ...

Oregon saw its first case of bird flu in December in a cat that had eaten raw pet food. The second case, in January, came ...

For the first time, bird flu has been detected in rats, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed, according to a ...

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

Knowing where, when and for how long mallard ducks—natural carriers of avian influenza—stop and rest as they migrate can help ...

Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been popping up all over the country, and now it’s popping up in ...

Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist and professor at the University of Saskatchewan, told "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO ...

More recently, a fox in North Dakota, a bobcat in the state of Washington, a cat in Oregon and a harbor seal in Massachusetts ...

Last week, the Oregon Department of Agriculture said some house cats in the area had to be euthanized after getting avian influenza. Investigators said they confirmed the cats were from separate homes ...

Avian influenza is especially dangerous for cats, as they can become infected by consuming contaminated birds, raw meat, or unpasteurized milk. To protect pets, experts recommend: ...

The Highly Pathogenic avian influenza virus is a highly contagious disease that spreads among birds and other animals.