An outbreak of H5 avian influenza was confirmed by United States health agencies in mid-2024. The Centers for Disease Control ...

Missouri has been subject to similar outbreaks ... It’s usually picked up by wild birds, which may stop off at a farm during their winter migration because it has a water source.

Avian flu has been found in 13 of Missouri's commercial poultry producers and egg farm flocks in the last month. Close to 400 ...

Conservation experts say waterfowl can carry avian flu, and it's important to take proper precautions around wild birds. Missouri conservation officials say waterfowl hunters should monitor their ...