By combining data on all known bird species, this tree is the most impressive snapshot yet of one of Earth’s most ...

It also marks the worst animal-health disaster in U.S. history ... are known to carry the virus — known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) — in their feces, feathers or direct ...

This geographic confluence makes animal health and food safety diagnosis, surveillance, and public education related to avian species and poultry products an important part of regional and national ...

After the deaths of several animals and critical USDA inspection ... an assessment of the long-term viability of the TPA Park Aviary. Part of the decision to close the zoo, Sheets said, comes ...

As part of this preparation, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) identified what it considers to be acceptable methods for killing and disposing of infected birds. To date, ...