avian flu


  • Vermont milk tests free of bird flu

    Vermont milk tests free of bird flu

    The United States Department of Agriculture late last week declared Vermont’s dairy cattle free of bird flu, according to a press release from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture…

  • Bird flu found in Franklin Co. backyard flock

    Highly pathogenic avian flu was detected in a backyard flock of birds in Franklin County in late December, state officials announced on Dec. 26.

  • State begins testing milk for avian flu

    State begins testing milk for avian flu

    Late last week, at the University of Vermont dairy farm in South Burlington, Jess Waterman climbed up to an opening in a large storage tank, inserted a long…

  • Vermont farms on the watch for avian flu

    There have been no positive test results for avian flu in Vermont cows, State Veterinarian Kristin Haas assured members of the House Agriculture committee earlier this month.

  • Bobcat in Cornwall tests positive for avian flu

    A bobcat and two Red-tailed Hawks found dead in Cornwall have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus infection, according to preliminary lab results shared with the…

  • Avian flu found in Vermont bald eagles

    With the unfortunate discovery of a deceased bald eagle in North Hero and one ill bald eagle in Shelburne on March 29, Vermont joined 33 other states across…