A Quebec poultry farmer is taking extra precautions to protect his livelihood and livestock as the province grapples with avian flu outbreaks that have killed almost one million birds in the past year.

A team of scientists in Saskatchewan are part of the global push to create vaccines for avian flu. They’re trying to protect birds now and humans later if the virus mutates.

The US is currently dealing with the deadliest bird flu outbreak in its history.

Scientists are warning the spring bird migration could give a new avian flu strain a chance to spread. Migrating birds could pose a risk to animals, so veterinarians recommend pet owners keep their animals away from birds where possible.

As the world's worst-ever outbreak of bird flu wipes out flocks of domestic poultry and kills wild birds across Canada, some doctors are concerned the virus could make humans sick.

Global bird populations are being ravaged by a deadly strain of avian flu, wiping out flocks of domestic poultry and killing wild birds. Some researchers warn the virus could eventually evolve to better infect humans and potentially...

A highly contagious strain of the avian flu is spreading among birds across the country. Experts insist the risk to humans is low, despite one confirmed case of human transmission in Colorado.

A new strain of avian flu that's sweeping across Canada and around the world is now in B.C. Hundreds of thousands of birds have been euthanized or have been killed by the virus in Canada.

A duck farm in Quebec, one of the largest in Canada, is planning to kill more than 150,000 birds and lay off about 300 employees after detecting H5N1 avian flu in its flock.

Canadian poultry farmers are trying to prevent the further spread of avian flu, which has already caused the loss of half a million birds this year, something that could further increase the price of chicken and turkey.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating outbreaks of avian flu at dozens of poultry farms across Canada. The highly contagious strains circulating this year are also having an effect on wild birds.

Farmers in Ontario are keeping a close eye on a deadly strain of bird flu that’s forced some poultry farms into quarantine. At least one expert says consumers shouldn’t be worried because it’s ‘extremely unlikely’ the virus will make its...

An embattled B.C. ostrich farm is getting support from south of the border. As Brady Strachan reports, a couple of high-profile officials within the U.S. administration have met with Canadian authorities and asked them to preserve the...

The remote community of Edgewood, BC, is now ground zero for a fight to save 400 ostriches. Protesters have descended on Universal Ostrich Farm this weekend, defying an avian flu cull order. Radio-Canada's Camille Vernet was there this...

Testing confirmed avian flu after hundreds of dead geese were found near Lipton, Sask. Three Sask poultry farms are under quarantine because of the virus.

In a strategic move to address the outbreak of avian flu, the United States has almost doubled its imports of eggs from Brazil. The decision by the Trump administration comes as the nation grapples with ongoing economic strain caused by...

The UK has reported its first-ever case of bird flu in a sheep, raising new concerns about the virus's spread to livestock. In response, the government has culled infected animals and introduced stricter surveillance measures to prevent...

H5N1 bird flu has been found in birds in Antarctica for the first time. Experts worry that the deadly strain of bird flu could spread around the continent, with devastating consequences for its delicate ecosystem.

H5N1 bird flu has been found in birds in Antarctica for the first time. Experts worry that the deadly strain of bird flu could spread around the continent, with devastating consequences for its delicate ecosystem.

Toronto’s former medical officer of health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, was a key figure during the city’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, declared five years ago on March 11. She spoke to CBC’s Here and Now about the city’s response to...

The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is calling for caution and proper hygiene after an infected bobcat died at the organization's facility.

Crews have since cleaned up all the dead birds along the Shark River from the past few weeks.

H5N2-Subtype was developed by Parsippany-based company Zoetis.

Three parks are blocked off by caution tape, and signs that warn people to stay away from the water and steer clear of the goose droppings.