Rabies detected in a bobcat close to Timber Campground north of Globe
The Timber Campground is about 20 miles north of Grove. Gila County – Gila County Animal Care & Control has reported that a bobcat near the Timber campground has tested positive for rabies. If you’re in the vicinity and suspect you have come into contact with this animal, it’s important to reach out to Gila […]
Bird flu detected at Maricopa County commercial farm: AZDA
article (Photo: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Phoenix – An Arizona Department of Agriculture official said there was another case of avian influenza detected in the state. What we know: Poultry on a commercial farm in Maricopa County tested positive for the virus, according to a statement released on the afternoon of May 20th. “When poultry began […]
Avian flu detected in Maricopa County milk, facility quarantined | News
Phoenix, Arizona – The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) confirmed the state’s first detection of H5N1 avian influenza in milk from a herd of dairy cows in Maricopa County on February 11, 2025. The facility is currently being quarantined as a precaution. Azda worked with the USDA (USDA) to identify the case through its National […]
Bird flu detected in milk from Maricopa County cows for the 1st time
H5N1 avian influenza was first detected in milk from Arizona cows. In a press release, the Arizona Department of Arizona said milk from all dairy products in Arizona has been tested for avian flu at least once since January, but this was the first time this week it tested positive. The herds of Maricopa County […]
Bird flu detected in Flagstaff wastewater, no human infections reported
Coconino County health officials say Flagstaff wastewater tested positive for avian flu, commonly known as avian flu. Scientists working with the county to monitor the virus’s wastewater have found that bird DNA suggests that backyard chickens and wild birds could be sourced. So far, there have been no reports of human or animal cases of […]
Bird flu detected in milk from at Maricopa County facility
Maricopa County dairy facilities have been placed under quarantine after bird flu was detected in milk supply, according to the Agriculture Department. Maricopa County, Arizona – A Maricopa County dairy facility has been placed under quarantine after bird flu was detected in milk supply. This dairy cow does not show symptoms of disease, but if […]
Bird Flu: Virus detected in Maricopa County wastewater samples
phoenix – Officials with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health said they have detected “influenza subtypes related to avian influenza” in wastewater in the county. Influenza A (H5) subtypes, which may include H5N1, have been detected in Phoenix, Surprise and Tempe, according to a statement released Dec. 30. The three cities are monitoring their […]
Avian Influenza Detected in Maricopa County Backyard Flock: Quarantine and Safety Measures in Place | Prescott Valley Times local news
A backyard flock of poultry in Maricopa County has tested positive for avian influenza. When poultry started showing clinical symptoms consistent with avian influenza, samples taken from the location were submitted to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) for testing, with results confirmed on November 21, 2024. Ta. The owner reported that there were signs […]
Africanized honeybees detected in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industry (ADAI) confirmed the presence of Africanized honeybees (AHB) in Jackson and St. Clair counties. Both discovered colonies were wild colonies collected by local beekeepers and were euthanized to protect Alabama's honeybees. ADAI is taking immediate steps to mitigate the risks associated with these invasive bees by placing traps […]
‘Transmissible’ Alzheimer’s Detected In Certain Hormone Therapy Patients, Study Finds
A study published Monday details how certain hormone therapy patients appear to develop Alzheimer's disease as a result of the treatment. Researchers have found “credible evidence” suggesting Alzheimer's disease can be transmitted from person to person through certain surgical procedures. according to In a study published in the journal Nature Medicine. The study involved a […]