Bird Flu Outbreak 2024 Map. The first human case of h5n1 bird flu linked to an outbreak in dairy cows in the united states was reported on april 1, 2024, in texas. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (hpai) a (h5) viruses have been detected in u.s.
The latest h5n1 bird flu detections in backyard and commercial poultry by state and county are provided on this webpage. With the recent detections of the eurasian h5 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (hpai) in wild birds and domestic poultry in the united states, bird owners should review their biosecurity practices and stay vigilant to protect poultry and pet birds from this disease.