H5N1 avian flu cases are rising across the United States, with 29 confirmations documented over the past month affecting approximately 1.32 million birds total. The outbreak includes 11 commercial flocks and 18 backyard operations. Notable incidents involve multiple large turkey facilities, including a Minnesota operation with 57,500 birds, a Wisconsin breeder facility with 13,500 birds, and a North Dakota commercial farm with 60,600 birds. The largest single outbreak occurred at a commercial chicken egg-laying farm in Illinois, which reported 934,600 infected birds in October.
West Coast regions are experiencing increased avian flu activity as well, with new backyard flock cases identified in California and Washington counties. Additionally, wildlife testing revealed H5N1 detection among Canada geese and American white pelicans in several California counties during October. These wild bird cases are consistent with seasonal migratory patterns along the coast.
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