It is likely that the HPAI virus is distributed throughout Maryland's wild birds but it is known to be particularly common in waterfowl and raptors, the DNR stated in its advisory. Risk to human ...

The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu, was detected in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. State agriculture officials ...

Jessica Hackett, spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Agriculture, declined to give the exact location, saying the case was detected in a backyard flock of about 40 chickens. Avian flu, ...