A mutation of bird flu virus, which is able to enhance the ability of the infection to infect mammals, has been identified in Sakhalin region of the Russian Federation, reports Rospotrebnadzor.

The Highly Pathogenic avian influenza virus is a highly contagious disease that spreads among birds and other animals.

Zoetis received conditional USDA approval for an avian flu vaccine. Major poultry and dairy organizations back vaccine use to control the virus. The Trump administration is rolling out a new ...