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Asymptomatic human avian influenza A(H5N1) infections occur, and person-to-person transmission is likely in some settings, reveals a scoping review by US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers. The study, published yesterday in JAMA Network Open, involved a search for studies on confirmed highly pathogenic H5N1 infection published through August 25, 2025. “Since 1997, more than 1,000 infections with highly …

California’s first bird flu outbreaks of the 2025-26 winter season have hit close to home. The owner of Reichardt Duck Farm, which sits in the rolling hills between Petaluma and the Two Rock area, confirmed that his facility recently recorded positive cases of the dreaded virus. And Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture added to its public database a second …

Japan uses laser drones to scare birds from farms and cut avian flu risk  TechSpot Japanese tech giant deploys laser drones to protect chickens — drones are hoped to prevent the spread of avian flu  Tom’s Hardware Japan to use laser drones to protect farms from wild animals and birds  Mezha.Media NTT launches drone with lasers for wildlife damage control  Telecompaper Source link

Officials suspect avian flu after dead vultures are found in Maryland  The Washington Post Dead vultures in Maryland test presumptively positive for bird flu  WJLA Anne Arundel County sees third detection of avian influenza, MDA says  WBAL-TV HPAI Confirmed in Henry County Backyard Flock  Morning Ag Clips Poultry Farmers Urged to Practice Enhanced Biosecurity  Maryland.gov Source link