State Veterinarian Dr. Mike Martin said it’s the first confirmed positive in Rutherford County. In the last 30 days, there ...

This type of HPAI virus is considered low risk to people, the U.S. Centers Disease Control said, but highly contagious to ...

A flock of birds in Rutherford County tested positive for avian flu. This spurs questions surrounding health and safety.

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. The Black Rail, a coastal marsh bird, is one of the most threatened species in North ...

North Carolina egg and poultry producers worked to prevent the spread of avian flu known as H5N1. Egg shortages caused by the virus contributed to higher egg prices at the grocery stores. Robert ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Millions of birds are expected to fly across North Carolina in coming months, as the migratory animals fly south for the winter. Fall ...

The World Organization for Animal Health this week declared North Carolina’s commercial poultry farms bird flu-free, lifting a months-long suspension of poultry exports, according to a N.C. Department ...