The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed on Monday the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania of 2025. State officials said the virus was identified in a 50,
Confronting a bird flu outbreak in nature presents unique challenges, as infected animals leave a landscape contaminated, Pa.'s Game Commission veterinarian says.
Officials said the positive samples were found in a 50,000-bird layer chicken flock on a commercial poultry farm in Lehigh County.
Officials confirmed the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – more commonly known as bird flu – in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania in 2025.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today confirmed the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania in 2025, in a 50,000-bird layer chicken flock on a commercial poultry farm in Lehigh County.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on Monday confirmed the first case of avian flu in domestic poultry in 2025. The positive case was found in a chicken flock on a commercial farm in Lehigh County. This is the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial poultry in Pennsylvania since February 2024.
The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, has resurged across Pennsylvania in recent weeks, causing significant bird mortality — particularly in wild geese. First detected in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed Monday the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry in the state in 2025.
ZooAmerica in Hershey announced it is moving its bird population to roofed enclosures and other covered outdoor areas to address the recent rise in avian influenza in
People who work with livestock are at the greatest risk of bird flu. To stop the disease's spread, it's critical that they participate in testing programs and wear masks and gloves when advised. “For those workers, do your best to cooperate with and trust your public health officials,” Landon said.
As bird flu continues to spread across the U.S. and Eastern Shore of Maryland, here's a look at how you can keep yourself and/or your flocks safe.