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Surge in bird deaths in Louisiana linked to avian flu

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has reported an increase in bird deaths due to H5N1 Highly Pathogenic ...
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Bird flu returns to Louisiana as fall migrations begin

Louisiana wildlife officials are reporting a spike in bird deaths caused by H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza. Most ...

Nearly 40 confirmed cases of bird flu in northeast Louisiana, state officials report

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is warning Northeast Louisiana residents about a rise in avian influenza, ...
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LDWF: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza causing mortality in wild birds in La.

H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is causing mortalities in wild birds in Louisiana, the LDWF announced. Most mortalities have been detected in southwest Louisiana.

Louisiana wildlife officials warn of deadly bird flu outbreak

While many wild birds recover from infection and develop immunity to a particular strain of AI, others may exhibit ...

Avian flu detected in migratory birds in SWLA

No human cases have been reported in southwest Louisiana, according to CDC data. However, officials are seeing cases in ...
New Scientist on MSN

The US beat back bird flu in 2025 – but the battle isn’t over

After starting the year with its first known bird flu death, the US expanded its efforts to contain the virus, which enabled ...
Civil Eats

Are Backyard Chickens a Serious Risk for Transmitting Bird Flu to Humans?

A research veterinarian gives practical advice to homeowners for how to protect themselves and their flocks from bird flu.