Scientists have been keeping an eye on bird flu ever since it was first discovered ... the U.S. and other countries banned imports of their H5N1-free poultry. Then again, Nelson noted that using ...

Mills said found cats can also have ringworm, fleas and a host of contagions other than bird flu. Q: What are authorities doing about the emerging risk of free-roaming cats as a bird flu spreader?

The Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene is offering free testing for those who have bird-flu symptoms and have been in contact with an infected animal. Treatment for the virus can include antivirals ...