The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) has issued a conditional license for an avian influenza vaccine, H5N2 subtype, killed virus. The vaccine, manufactured by Zoetis, is labeled for use in chickens.

Two commercial laying hen flocks in Ohio have been struck by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), including one that involved more than 3 million birds.

More than 150 million birds in the U.S. have been affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza since February 2022, according to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

The incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County, Iowa, has been confirmed. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported that the case was confirmed on February 20, and that 29,700 turkeys were involved.

An Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."

The Wyoming Livestock Board and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in three backyard poultry flocks.

The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts​ that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.

Originally found mostly in wild birds and poultry, H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1, was discovered in dairy cattle last month

Zoetis is committed to supporting poultry producers with scientific solutions for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI ... According to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), more than 150 million birds in the U.S. have ...

Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) issued Zoetis Inc (NYSE:ZTS) a conditional license for its Avian Influenza Vaccine, H5N2 Subtype, Killed Virus. The vaccine is labeled for use in chickens. The conditional license was granted on the demonstration of safety,

The recent outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) in different states in India have sparked concerns about poultry safety. With eggs being a staple in many diets, the question arises: Is it still safe to consume them?