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Explore how Ohio wildlife survives Arctic blasts and get the latest expert report on HPAI (Bird Flu) impacts on Canada geese and other wild bird species.

Ohio State University's Natalie Tarbuck takes a deep dive into H5N1 bird flu in U.S. dairy herds, from udder health to biosecurity. Discover why commercial milk remains safe and how the virus is evolving.

With over 7 million birds impacted by HPAI in the last 30 days alone—mostly in Lancaster County— PA Gov. Josh Shapiro has deployed more resources to help contain the spread. The outbreak is also putting 200+ dairy farms under mandatory surveillance.

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak is entering its fourth year. This week, writer Patrick Cooley looks at the latest defense strategies—from the $2 million push for edible vaccines at West Virginia University to the strict biosecurity protocols necessary to protect your bottom line. He also breaks down why traditional vaccines remain a hurdle for international trade and what producers should do now to prepare for the spring migration.

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirmed two cases of H5N1 bird flu in flocks in Monangalia and Greenbrier counties last week. These two cases plus another in December make three positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Virginia in 45 days.

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a flock in Jackson County. It's only the third case in WV since the outbreak began more than three years ago.

All poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps and sales at flea markets or auction markets are suspended due to the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Egg prices have fallen in the United States, as outbreaks of bird flu in egg-laying flocks have slowed.

The Center for Dairy Excellence will host the next monthly Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call at 1 p.m. on March 19.

Biosecurity is critical in preventing the spread of disease, but veterinarians at Ohio's Swine Health Symposium also cautioned farmers to prepare for the depopulation of animals, just in case.