Avian flu

The highly contagious bird flu outbreak has hit Ohio's poultry industry hard. Experts are helping Ohio farmers prevent the spread.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture confirmed Wednesday that cows in a dairy cattle herd in Wood County have tested positive for avian flu. The cows came from a dairy in Texas.

Increasing prices for just about everything mean the cost of poultry items like eggs and holiday turkeys is going up. If you plan to order from a local producer, farmers say you'd better get your order in now.

Birds at the Cincinnati Zoo have flocked back indoors after cases of the potentially deadly avian flu were detected across Ohio and Kentucky.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden reports birds are returning to their outdoor habitats as worries about a potentially deadly strain of avian flu have subsided.

"It's a temporary measure meant to reduce our flock's exposure to wild birds," says Jenny Gainer, curator of birds and task force leader. "The threat level should diminish after the spring migration."

Zoos around the country are moving birds indoors to protect them from the highly contagious and potentially deadly avian flu. A spokesperson says a few birds have been moved inside, including the trumpeter swans and vultures.

A highly contagious avian flu strain was recently detected in a backyard flock of 15 chickens in Franklin County. The virus can infect poultry such as chicken, turkeys, quail or domestic ducks and can be fatal. It’s typically spread by migratory patterns of waterfowls such as ducks and geese.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital is taking preliminary steps to protect you from the bird flu.The hospital is one of nine centers nationwide enrolling…