Avian Influenza

animal-welfare

Ducks die from a combination of natural and human-linked causes, with scale and patterns varying by species, age, and landscape. Ducklings face high early risks from weather, pr...

health

Yes, some avian influenza viruses can kill humans, but large, sustained human-to-human spread is rare. Most human cases arise from close contact with infected birds or contamina...

disease-conditions

Avian influenza, or bird flu, refers to influenza viruses that normally circulate among birds. Some of these viruses can infect humans, though this occurs relatively rarely. Whe...

Bird Health

Bird diseases in humans refer to infections people can acquire from birds or their environments, ranging from mild respiratory symptoms to serious illness. This overview explain...

health

Bird flu in the USA is currently an ongoing but contained concern primarily affecting poultry and wild birds, with very low risk to the general public. Health agencies monitor t...