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 […]
Flu deaths rise as anti-vaccine disinformation takes root • Tennessee Lookout
Americans have faced the highest number of deaths from the flu since 2018. This makes more people vulnerable, just as it becomes vulnerable due to increased vaccine skepticism in the state’s House and the Trump administration. Influenza-related deaths hit seven-year highs in January and February, according to a stateline analysis of preliminary federal statistics. There […]
Trump administration targets bird flu and California law
As egg prices continue to skyrocket due to the ongoing outbreak of H5N1 avian flu, the US Agriculture Secretary has announced a multifaceted strategy to combat the disease, including an effort to dismantle voters in California, a popular animal welfare act approved in 2018. The Wall Street Journal, published Wednesday in Op-Ed, US Ministry of […]
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 […]
Tennessee poultry industry not as hard-hit by avian flu, data show • Tennessee Lookout
Ongoing Avian Flu Outbreaks Continue to Destroy Commercial Poultry Flocks Indiana Ohio, two counties Emergency declaration issued this week. But Tennessee appears to be getting better, at least for now. “It’s not that we’re not affected, but we’re not affected by avian flu as close as other states have,” said the University of Tennessee’s statewide […]
Milk from Maricopa County dairy cows tested positive for bird flu
Phoenix – Milk samples from a herd of dairy cows in Maricopa County tested positive for H5N1 avian flu or avian influenza, according to the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Azda says he works in conjunction with the US Department of Agriculture to test milk produced by local dairy products. On February 11, H5N1 Avian influenza […]
Denny’s Set To Shutter Nearly 30 Locations Amid Inflation, Bird Flu
Popular restaurant chain Denny is set to close nearly 30 locations amid concerns about inflation and avian flu. The company’s chief financial officer, Robert Verostec, said in a call with investors that the chain could close up as many as 90 restaurants this year: the New York Post (NYP). It has been reported Friday. Executives […]
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 […]
Backyard flock in Maricopa County tests positive for Bird Flu
The Arizona Department of Health has published an update on the state’s avian flu that spreads to humans. Contributing Articles/Course ADHS and ADA Phoenix – A backyard flock in Maricopa County tested positive for avian flu. When poultry began to show clinical signs consistent with bird flu, samples from that location were submitted to the […]
