Hundreds of ducks found sick or dead along Lake Michigan in H5N1 bird flu outbreak
The outbreak started in December and has now spread from a few reports in the suburbs to hundreds in the city, along Lake Michigan, over the last week.
Bird flu outbreak 2025: Symptoms, prevention, Michigan backyard chicken infection concerns
Here's what you need to know about the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, and what bird flu might mean to you, your chickens and pets.
Chicago Bird Flu Outbreak Leaves Hundreds of Ducks 'Sick or Dead'
The infected birds "present with tremors and little ability to move," said a local conservation group tracking the outbreak.
Northern Michigan reports latest bird flu outbreak
As of Monday, Feb. 3, the CDC reported nearly 150 million birds had been infected across 1,490 outbreaks since January 2022. Michigan residents with domestic birds should take these steps to protect them from infection: Prevent contact between domestic and wild birds by bringing them indoors or ensuring their outdoor area is fully enclosed.
Bird flu leaves hundreds of ducks dead or severely sick along Lake Michigan, monitor group reports
Monitors with an area bird tracking organization say that they've determined that a number of ducks have succumbed to bird flu​ along Lake Michigan.
Officials warn residents not to touch dead birds in Chicago amid bird flu outbreak
Officials urged residents of the Chicago area not to touch -- or let their pets touch -- dead or sick birds as a bird flu outbreak sickens and kills many across the region.
Hundreds of ducks sick, dead in bird flu outbreak — WGN Evening News
H5N1 bird flu — have been found along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area, prompting warnings from area health officials. (
Hundreds of dead, sick birds reported along Lake Michigan
Why are there hundreds of dead and sick birds showing up along Lake Michigan's shoreline? FOX 32's Dane Placko investigates.
Michigan geese, angry owner change protocol for killing flock exposed to bird flu
A Michigan animal sanctuary owner alleged state authorities were inhumane when they culled her birds. She changed the state's H5N1 depopulation code.
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DNR warns Michigan residents, pet owners to protect themselves from bird flu
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As more bird flu cases reach Michigan, infectious disease expert shares insights
The recent outbreak has affected more than 340,000 birds. Early findings showed the virus also infecting wild mammals, ...
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On the frontline against bird flu, egg farmers fear they’re losing the battle
The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren't working this time, according to some agricultural ...
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Bird Flu: Vaccines May Drive Virus Evolution
"The Chinese poultry lineage may have experienced more vaccine-driven selection compared to other lineages," the researchers ...