Avian Flu

State health leaders in Massachusetts are raising concerns about the flu, which is reaching rates that haven't been seen in years.

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identify the first severe human case of bird flu in the United States, Massachusetts officials say strict measures are in place to prevent its spread in the commonwealth.

At least 11 states have reported dairy cows stricken with Avian Flu. Agriculturalists are helping farmers prepare for any outbreak in New York.

The New York state Department of Agriculture and Markets has placed temporary restrictions on the import of dairy cattle into the state.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says three animals in Cornwall have tested positive for the avian influenza virus.

Connecticut is urging poultry owners to register the location of their flocks with the state as a precaution against bird flu.Agriculture Commissioner…

New York U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is raising concerns over Congressional appropriations committees’ plans to cut funding to an agricultural research…