1 day ago · Six cases of bird flu have been reported in Maryland, as of Feb. 2, according to the Department of Agriculture (MDA).

A highly contagious strain of avian influenza has reached a commercial broiler farm in Worcester County, making it the first confirmed case in the area and the ninth on the Delmarva Peninsula ...

2 days ago · Bird flu hits Montgomery County, with outbreak in backyard chickens Officials say there have been 11 outbreaks of the H5N1 virus among birds in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.

5 days ago · This virus affects poultry, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, along with some wild bird species such as geese, shorebirds, and raptors. According to the Maryland Department of Health, the risk of transmission between birds and the general public is low.

Jan 30, 2025 · As bird flu continues to spread across the U.S. and Eastern Shore of Maryland, here's a look at how you can keep yourself and/or your flocks safe.

Jan 21, 2025 · A positive case of H5 avian influenza was detected at a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County, the Maryland Department of Agriculture said Monday.

Jan 17, 2025 · Avian influenza, often called “bird flu,” is an airborne respiratory virus that spreads quickly among birds, and its presence should be considered endemic throughout Maryland’s wild bird populations, especially waterfowl and raptors.

Jan 10, 2025 · A case of the avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, was confirmed in Caroline County, and it marks the first case of the H5N1 virus found at one of Maryland’s commercial poultry...

Jan 16, 2025 · BALTIMORE -- Maryland's second case of the H5N1 bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Queen Anne's County, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Officials learned of...

Jan 13, 2025 · State laboratory testing has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in Caroline County following routine sampling of a broiler operation and investigation by the...