At the start of 2025, health officials in Louisiana reported the first U.S. bird flu death and experts questioned whether highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) could lead to the next pandemic. A second death occurred in November. Here's a look at what happened with bird flu during the rest of the year.

Bird flu found at three NC sites in 2026 so far. Here's the latest on the virus. Two North Carolina poultry operations have tested positive for avian influenza so far this year and public health officials say growers should be vigilant about protecting their flocks.

The H5N1 avian flu, commonly known as the bird flu, has been going around North Carolina, and another county in central N.C. has reported positive tests for the disease.

Israel reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm in the north of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Tuesday.

The genetic sequencing of the bird flu virus detected in a Dodge County dairy herd earlier this month indicates it was a new spillover event from wildlife.

Israel faces a new bird flu outbreak with the detection of H5N1 in Sde Yaakov, marking its first case in a year. The virus has raised global concerns due to its potential impact on human health and economic disruption in the poultry industry.

PARIS, Jan 5 () - India reported 11 outbreaks of highly pathogenic ​H5N1 bird flu on farms ‌in the southern Kerala state last month, the ‌World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday. The spread of avian influenza,

In partnership with the Marine Mammal Center and NOAA, the implementation of the bird flu vaccine in marine mammals was initially rolled out in July to a small group of elephant seals in California. Results revealed the marine mammals safely developed an antibody response.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a reminder for waterfowl hunters that applies throughout the nation. Following a few simple step can protect yourself and domestic animals from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI),

Elsewhere in Asia, South Korea is experiencing a sharp spike in new infections, while new cases are also reported in poultry in Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan.