Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: Here’s What To Know—And Why Experts Are Calling For A Ban On Raw Milk

Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried ... Read More

More than half of cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows

Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say. Read More

Bird flu worries grow amid poultry, cattle outbreaks — and possibly in raw milk

Although avian influenza doesn't spread easily to humans, health experts worldwide are worried that the pathogen is mutating in ways that could make human spread more likely. That's worrisome in part ... Read More

How humans can and can’t catch bird flu

While bird flu infections in humans are rare, they can be deadly when they happen. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there have been 889 H5N1 infections in humans from 2003 to 2024. Of ... Read More

US bird flu outbreak spreads to chickens, cattle, raises concerns over human infections

The outbreak of H5N1 bird flu virus has spread to dairy cows for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about it spreading to humans through the nation's milk supply. Read More

Is Chicken Feces Behind The Bird Flu Outbreaks In Cows? Here’s What To Know.

Experts are theorizing on the cause of recent bird flu outbreaks that have affected cow herds in almost 10 states, with some pointing to chicken feces used in cow feed as a potential culprit. Read More