After detecting bird flu in a flock of backyard chickens in Dukes County, state agricultural officials are urging poultry owners to be vigilant as the virus circulates among wild birds. The ...

The 350 chickens at Slough Farm were euthanized to prevent potential spread. Precautions must be taken when managing backyard flocks in areas with a Bird Flu outbreak. A mandatory 30-day quarantine is ...

The CDC says the risk to public health is low, but the virus can spread from animals to humans.

Can’t find eggs at your local grocery store? You’re not alone. The recent H5N1 bird flu has led to the culling of millions of egg-laying chickens, leading to higher egg prices and egg shortages across ...