As bird flu outbreaks continue to affect animals, experts answer questions about keeping pets and their owners healthy

A new case of bird flu was reported in Maryland — the seventh known case but the first in central Maryland. The most recent case is affecting a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County.

A highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County, prompting state officials to quarantine the affected premises and depopulate the birds to prevent the disease from spreading,

Maryland researchers study science of bird flu