Highly pathogenic avian influenza most often spreads when commercial or domestic poultry contract the virus from migratory birds in the wild. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Avian flu discovered in Iowa flock

K-State veterinary toxicologist Steve Ensley says lactating animals have a higher chance of becoming water deprived, given their additional fluid needs for milk production. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)

USDA order to test milk to address H5N1 in dairy herds

Dairy cows

Report: 7% bird flu infection rate among exposed dairy workers

Cattle import restrictions are in place in 17 states due to confirmed positives of highly pathogenic avian influenza in some dairy herds. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Officials outline bird flu responses

Dairy cows

Avian flu detected in Iowa dairy

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Dairy industry delivers milk to the doorstep of consumers

Chickens (Photo: USDA-ARS photo by Stephen Ausmus)

Avian flu detected on Iowa poultry farm

With avian influenza cases rising again, with egg prices also rise? (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo)

With avian flu on the rise again, will egg prices follow?

  • By Mary Hightower │ U of A System Division of Agriculture