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New Zealand reports first case of deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in sea bird

New Zealand reports its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in a migratory sea bird

Updated 16 days ago

Australia confirms first H5N1 case in native seabird, calls it ‘concerning’

A northern giant petrel after being brought into care at the Esperance Wildlife Hospital after it was found at Wylie Bay Beach and later tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu, in Esperance, Australia, June 18, 2026.

Updated 21 days ago

Latest dead bird samples in Navapur test positive for bird flu

Animal husbandry department personnel at a bird flu affected poultry farm in Navapur. (HT FILE)

Published 85 days ago

Outbreak of bird flu in Nandurbar

There has been an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) in the tribal dominated Nandurbar district in north Maharashtra. (HT)

Published 90 days ago

Bird flu in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur: Over 22,000 poultry birds culled, 25,000 eggs destroyed

Bird flu in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur: Over 22,000 poultry birds culled, 25,000 eggs destroyed

Published 127 days ago

Biosecurity to be tightened after bird flu outbreak kills 8,500 poultry birds at Bihar govt farms

So far, eight districts in Bihar — Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Katihar, West Champaran and Banmankhi in Purnia — have reported bird flu cases. (PTI)

Published 136 days ago

Bird flu spreads to six Bihar districts as fresh cases reported in crows from Bhagalpur, Purnia

The Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RDDL) in Kolkata confirmed the presence of the H5N1 virus in samples sent a fortnight ago on Saturday. (PTI)

Published 145 days ago

H5N1 spreads to poultry in Patna; 6,000 birds to be culled after crow deaths

Chicken veing transported for sale in Patna. (HT File)

Published 157 days ago

Containment order issued in Sikkim's Soreng following detection of Avian Influenza

Containment order issued in Sikkim's Soreng following detection of Avian Influenza

Published 157 days ago

Crow deaths in Patna, Bhagalpur raise fresh bird flu fears; containment intensified

The crow fatalities were reported from Darbhanga (200), Bhagalpur (70), Katihar (62), Patna (22) and Bettiah in West Champaran district (12) (HT Photo)

Updated 159 days ago

Death of crows sparks concern in Tamil Nadu town, Minister rules out health risk

Death of crows sparks concern in Tamil Nadu town, Minister rules out health risk

Published 171 days ago

Crow deaths in Dindigul: Residents worry, officials rule out health risk

Crow deaths in Dindigul: Residents worry, officials rule out health risk

Published 171 days ago

200 parrots die of food poisoning on the banks of Narmada in MP

The carcasses were found in the last four days near an aqueduct bridge on the riverbank in the Badwah area

Published 210 days ago

Washington man infected with bird flu strain never seen in humans: What is H5N5?

Washington man infected with bird flu strain never before detected in humans

Published 255 days ago

Precautionary measures against zoonotic diseases: Prayagraj veterinary department sends samples from poultry, livestock to IVRI

Currently, the district has over 6 lakh poultry birds spread across approximately 200 poultry farms. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Published 280 days ago

Bird Flu likely cause of death for hundreds of seal pups on sub-Antarctic island

Heard Island would be the farthest the flu has reached in the Antarctic since arriving from South America in 2023.

Published 280 days ago

Zoo waits on new bird flu tests, reopening to be decided after Oct 30

Zoo officials informed that there have been a total of 12 deaths between August 24 and September 9. (HT Photo)

Published 293 days ago

Latest samples test negative for bird flu; zoo asks ministry to allow reopening

At least 12 bird deaths were reported at the Delhi zoo Between August 28 and 31.Four samples tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus.

Published 296 days ago

No bird flu death in 72 hours, says Delhi zoo

A disinfection drive at the zoo, earlier this month. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Published 325 days ago

12 avians die at Delhi zoo, 4 of bird flu

An official sanitizes premises of the National Zoologic Park in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

Published 334 days ago

Two more dead birds at Delhi Zoo test positive for avian influenza

A black-headed ibis in Ludhiana, Punjab in 2023. (HT Archive)

Published 335 days ago

Two storks die from bird flu; Delhi Zoo shuts temporarily

The closed zoo on Friday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT photo)

Published 336 days ago

UP govt sounds bird flu alert, CM orders extra vigil in zoos, national parks

The sanitisation measures also include blow-torching, if required, along with mandatory health checks for all animals and birds.

Published 352 days ago

Bird flu cases raise concerns: Know the symptoms, treatment and how it spreads

India has experienced 41 outbreaks of bird flu, mainly in 10 states in 2025.

Updated 364 days ago

Bird flu confirmed in Odisha’s Puri district; over 6000 chickens to be culled

Avian influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Influenza A(H5N1) is the most common cause of bird flu in humans. (Representational image)

Published 384 days ago

Thousands of poultry deaths reported in Odisha district amid fears of bird flu

A worker feeds chickens at a poultry farm. (PTI)

Updated 386 days ago

After 53 days of bird flu scare, Gorakhpur zoo set to reopen

After 53 days of bird flu scare, Gorakhpur zoo set to reopen

Published 388 days ago

Bird flu: Gkp zoo to remain shut till further notice

According to deputy director Yogesh Pratap Singh, all infected animals and birds are currently stable and under treatment. (For representation)

Updated 416 days ago

Bird flu in Gorakhpur: Adjoining dists ban transport of poultry, products

For representation only (HT FIle Photo)

Updated 424 days ago

Kanpur and Gorakhpur zoos extend closure amid bird flu concerns

A government of India team of scientists from ICAR-NIHSAD, ICAR-IVRI, CWL, and WII visits the Kanpur zoo to collect samples as part of preparations for prevention from bird flu, on May 21. (PTI Photo)

Published 430 days ago

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