1 day ago · How to report a case of bird flu in Maryland. To report a possible case of HPAI in a commercial or backyard flock, call the Maryland Department of Agriculture at 410-841-5810.

5 days ago · Another case of bird flu reported in Maryland as egg prices increase 02:47. BALTIMORE -- Six cases of bird flu have been reported in Maryland, as of Feb. 2, according to the Department of ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Avian influenza is a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus that spreads easily among birds through nasal and eye secretions, as well as manure. The virus can be spread in various ways from flock to flock, including by wild birds, through contact with infected poultry, by equipment, and on the clothing and shoes of caretakers.

Jan 21, 2025 · Bird flu concerns continue to escalate on Maryland's Eastern Shore after the announcement of a case at a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County, the fourth case in a Shore poultry...

Jan 21, 2025 · BALTIMORE -- A presumptive positive case of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza (HPAI) was detected at a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County, the Maryland Department of...

Feb 2, 2025 · To report a sick wild bird in Maryland, call the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Services hotline at (877) 463-6497 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Key biosecurity practices: Clean and disinfect transportation.

Jan 15, 2025 · The two positive cases of bird flu in Maryland were detected as officials on Thursday also confirmed bird flu in wild snow geese on the Eastern Shore in Dorchester and Worcester counties.

Jan 16, 2025 · BALTIMORE --The nationwide outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu is being blamed for the soaring egg prices at grocery stores and restaurants, according to the latest USDA report. In...