A new genotype of avian influenza, D1.1, emerged in wild migratory birds in September 2024 and subsequently spread to domestic poultry. This new variant has had severe consequences: The bird flu ...

If you have sick birds in your BACKYARD flock, please report them to WSDA’s Sick Bird Hotline at 1-800-606-3056. If your farm ...

Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses that typically spread between birds, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's also been documented on dairy ...

Backyard Poultry Face Bird Flu Risk When Migrating Mallards Stop to Rest Feb. 24, 2025 — Knowing where, when and for how long mallard ducks -- natural carriers of avian influenza -- stop and ...

Even if you haven’t specifically heard of HPAI, you may have heard talk about avian influenza, or bird flu, before. According to a response to questions on bird flu, the U.S. Department of ...