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 […]

3.8 magnitude earthquake detected in Yavapai County

Yavapai County, Arizona — A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was detected in Yavapai County near Chino Valley on Sunday afternoon. U.S. Geological Survey officials said the quake struck just before 2 p.m. The Yavapai County Emergency Management Department said it had received reports of tremors in Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Chino Valley, as well as Jerome, […]

Bolivian government: Bankrupt bank trustee died by suicide, no foul play detected | Ap

La Paz, Bolivia (Associated Press) — Trustee of bankrupt Bolivian bank Died after falling from the 15th floor As Bolivia faces an economic downturn and President Luis Arce grapples with corruption allegations, a forensic investigation ended Wednesday, casting renewed suspicion on the case that has entangled Bolivia in an allegation of a cover-up. “We have […]