A highly contagious viral disease with up to 100 percent mortality in domestic fowl. Caused by influenza A virus subtypes H5 and H7. All types of birds are susceptible to the virus, but outbreaks occur most often in chickens and turkeys. The infection may be brought by migratory wild birds which can carry the virus, but show no signs of disease. Hu [..]

Infection of domestic and wild fowl and other Birds with Influenza A virus. Avian Influenza usually does not sicken Birds, but can be highly pathogenic and fatal in domestic Poultry.

Referred to as the "bird flu", this is a highly contagious influenza virus that can infect any bird.

Avian influenza is a disease of birds caused by influenza viruses closely related to human influenza viruses. Transmission to humans in close contact with poultry or other birds occurs rarely and only [..]