Avian influenza has been detected in two Midstate Pennsylvania commercial poultry facilities with a combined population of more than 2 million birds. According to the CDC, the United States Department of Agriculture reported the presence of H5N1 bird flu on Feb.

Legislation intended to aid the state’s response to highly-pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, passed the Senate Wednesday. It was the first bill this session to pass through both chambers of the legislature.

As conversations surrounding bird flu continue to gain more and more attention, the Pennsylvania game commission is providing an update as to what we’re seeing here in northwest Pennsylvania. Travis Lau,

The first case of bird flu on a farm in Pennsylvania was detected on a poultry farm in Lehigh County on Monday, the state's Department of Agriculture announced.

In recent days, Pennsylvania has had two flocks hit by avian influenza, while Ohio has had nine and California has had one.

At least one bird from a commercial poultry operation in Lancaster County has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the state officials.

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