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California Beach Alert: Avian Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Elephant Seals as Officials Close Public Access

A walk along the California coast usually offers a peaceful escape. However, a silent and invisible threat is currently moving through the local wildlife. Health officials have confirmed the first detection of the H5N1 avian flu in California marine mammals, specifically affecting elephant seal populations. This development has led to…

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Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours

Researchers have found avian flu in elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, and officials have stopped seal-watching tours to help limit the spread of the virus

The Independent UK

Can You Still Feed Birds Safely? Expert-Approved Alternatives to Bird Feeders

With avian flu still present across North America, some states recommend taking traditional bird feeders down

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The Hidden Risk in Your Bird Feeder – How to Stop It From Spreading Disease and Keep Garden Birds Safe

Here's how to spot the warning signs of avian flu, and prevent deadly contamination

Homes & Gardens

UK supermarkets turn to European turkeys as avian flu hits supply

Asda, Lidl and Morrisons understood to be stocking imported branded turkeys to meet Christmas demand

The Guardian - UK

Avian flu and Christmas: The trouble with turkey and the best alternatives

When is free range not free range? Melanie McDonagh explains

Evening Standard

Avian Flu Update: CFIA Reports Total of 16 Million Cases since 2022 — How to Spot Symptoms

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirms more than 16 million birds have been affected by avian flu since 2022. Here's what the virus is, where it has spread, and the symptoms farmers and owners should monitor.

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How we’re tracking avian flu’s toll on wildlife across North America

Since first being detected in Newfoundland in 2021, a subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI A(H5Nx), has had a dramatic impact on North America.

The Conversation

How anti-vaccine sentiment helped raise funds and saved the lives of some B.C. ostriches

More than 300 ostriches have been threatened with destruction in eastern British Columbia after avian flu was detected in the flock. The birds’ owners have argued this is a case of “unjust governmental overreach.”

The Conversation

Endangered whooping crane dies of avian flu at Wisconsin wildlife refuge

An endangered whooping crane the International Crane Foundation was planning to release into the wilds of Wisconsin this fall has died of avian flu

The Independent UK

EU restores Brazilian poultry imports after avian flu outbreak closed the market

The European Union has reopened its market to Brazilian poultry, months after an avian flu outbreak disrupted the country’s exports.

Euronews

RFK Jr has slashed vaccine research. You need to know how perilous that is for the world

The avian flu virus is now just one mutation away from easier transmission among humans. Trump’s health chief is a grave risk to world health, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

EU keeps racing pigeons tethered as bird flu ruffles feathers

Despite pleas from pigeon fanciers, the EU isn’t loosening its grip on avian flu rules just yet, keeping racing pigeons grounded as a precaution.

Euronews

7 Tricks to Save on Eggs Without Compromising Quality

Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse and a relatively affordable source of high-quality protein. However, their prices can fluctuate significantly due to factors like seasonal demand and poultry health issues like avian flu. Even during normal times, savvy shoppers know there are ways to save money on this kitchen staple without…

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The Guardian - US

RFK Jr offers to save Canadian ostriches with suspected bird flu and move them to US

Trump officials offer to move 300 birds to Oz’s Florida ranch after Canada imposes kill order over fears flock is infected

International Business Times UK

New Virus Spreads: Pandemic 2025 Feared As H5N1 Recorded In 50 States: What You Should Know

The H5N1 avian flu has swept US dairy farms, with 70 human cases fueling pandemic fears. Learn how to protect yourself today!

The Conversation

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

The flu sickens millions of people in the U.S. every year, and the past year has been particularly tough. Although infections are trending downward, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called the winter of 2024-2025 a “high severity” season with the highest hospitalization rate in 15 years.

Evening Standard

Scots seabird populations still falling but some species stabilising – figures

Populations face pressures including climate change, fisheries, predation, invasive species and avian flu.

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Factory farming's ticking time bomb

Raising billions of animals in crowded, unsanitary conditions heightens the risk of pandemics. We can do better

Fortune

America’s largest egg producer saw profits triple last quarter after raking in millions in government assistance

Egg giant Cal-Maine sold 20% more eggs, but collected about 350% more dollars as it did pre-pandemic.

The Conversation

AI is for the birds: How machine learning can help predict and manage avian flu outbreaks

The active and ongoing global spread of avian influenza virus has impacted more than 14 million birds in Canada and 160 million in the USA.

International Business Times

In US, A Pastry Chef Attempts To Crack An Egg-free Menu

Since avian flu turned eggs into a luxury item, pastry chef Annie Clemmons has spent countless hours in her Maryland workshop, racking her brains about how to replace them in her recipes.

The Independent UK

Trump has threatened to annex Danish territory Greenland. Now the US is asking Denmark for help with egg shortages

The plea comes amid Donald Trump’s trade war and an outbreak of avian flu that has led to shortages and price rises

The Independent UK

Avian Flu: How bird disease is driving up US egg prices

Bird flu may not be the only factor that has driven egg prices to new records, with the potential for prices to climb by another 41 percent this year

Homes & Gardens

How to clean a bird feeder – an ornithologist shares 5 key steps for clean feeding during avian flu

Expert cleaning advice to help keep native bird populations healthy and thriving

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