H5 bird flu is causing outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, other animals and sporadic human cases.| Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
HPAI is a very contagious and often deadly respiratory disease of poultry, such as chickens, turkeys, and geese. It is often spread by wild birds and can make other animals sick, too. It's a major threat to the poultry industry, animal health, trade, and the economy worldwide. Caused by influenza type A viruses, the disease varies in severity depending on the strain and species affected. | www.aphis.usda.gov