News24 | Bird Flu: South Africa on 'borrowed time'

News24 | Bird Flu: South Africa on 'borrowed time'

The deadly strain of H5N1 has been found across Europe, in North America, parts of West Africa, and even Japan among poultry and wild birds, as well as mammals such as cattle, domestic cats, dogs, foxes, tigers, leopards, and seals.

More N.J. cats found with bird flu, health officials say

Cats are particularly susceptible to bird flu, according to NJDOH.

Additional feline cases of bird flu found in Hunterdon County

Hunterdon County Health Officer Karen DeMarco on Thursday, March 6, provided an update on additional feline cases of H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or “bird flu”) in New Jersey.

Cats Euthanized After Detection of Bird Flu

The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed an H5 avian flu infection in a feral cat from Hunterdon County. The cat showed signs of severe illness, including nervous-system problems, and was euthanized. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the case. Several cats at the same location were sick, and a house cat with outdoor access also tested positive. Officials are investigating and awaitin…