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Experts warn wing clipping can lead to pet birds developing health, behavioural issues

Experts say wing clipping, a common practice in some countries to impair a bird's flying ability, is no longer recommended as it can lead to the pet developing health and behavioural issues, ... Read More

Texas health alert | TPWD warns of highly contagious threat to animals, including cats

While bird flu is rare in humans, other animals, including domestic cats and dairy cows, are highly susceptible to it. Read More

Avian influenza confirmed in Galveston County birds; health officials urge public caution

There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the risk to the general public is low, however, health officials advised the public to stay cautious. Read More

Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response

As birds fly south for the winter, they're carrying with them some unwelcome cargo: the H5N1 virus, or bird flu. In the past 30 days, the virus has struck 66 poultry flocks, leading to the deaths of ... Read More

First human case of rare bird flu reported in Washington state. Are you at risk?

After a Western Washington resident died of complications from a rare form of avian flu you may be wondering if you’re at risk of getting sick. An older adult from Grays Harbor County died Friday, Nov ... Read More