Dairy herds in Nevada test positive for newer bird flu strain that’s been linked to severe human infections
Six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a newer strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s been associated with severe infections in humans, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
Deadly version of H5N1 bird flu spills over into Nevada dairy cattle
A version of the H5N1 virus that has killed one person and severely sickened another has been detected in milk samples collected from Nevada dairy herds.
Strain of H5N1 bird flu that killed Louisiana resident found in Nevada dairies
Cows in Nevada have been infected with a strain of H5N1 bird flu different from the strain detected in all other herds to this point in the ongoing dairy outbreak. It's the same strain that killed a Louisiana resident in early January and sent a Canadian teenager to intensive care in early November.
Second form of bird flu already linked to death of Louisiana senior now detected in dairy cattle
This is the first detection of this virus genotype in dairy cattle (all previous detections in dairy cattle have been HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype B3.13). Genotype D1.1 represents the predominant genotype in the North American flyways this past fall and winter and has been identified in wild birds,
New Bird Flu Strain Detected In US Dairy Cattle Sparking Concerns Of Spread
A new strain of bird flu has been detected in US dairy cattle, raising concerns about its potential transmission and impact on livestock and public health. The USDA confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1,
USDA milk testing shows different strain of H5N1 bird flu in Nevada dairy herds
The USDA said four Nevada dairy herds were infected with an H5N1 bird flu strain that has circulated in wild birds, making prospects for containment in cows appear dim.
Should we be worried about bird flu, the 'unpredictable shape-shifter?'
Bird flu has decimated poultry flocks and infected cattle herds. The risk to humans is currently low, but that could easily ...
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A Second Type of Bird Flu is Circulating in U.S. Ducks—What to Know
Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry ...
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Deadly version of H5N1 avian flu spills over into Nev. dairy cattle
A version of the H5N1 bird flu virus that killed a person in Louisiana and severely sickened a teenager in Canada has now ...
Egg prices soar as bird flu spreads across the US
Bird flu is continuing to spread across the United States, infecting wild birds and backyard poultry. It's causing egg prices ...
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Avian flu suspected in lakefront bird deaths
After multiple recent reports of ducks and geese washing up dead on Chicago's lakefront, Illinois wildlife officials tell ...
Cows Have Been Infected With a Second Form of Bird Flu
The finding indicates that the virus, known as H5N1, has spilled from birds into cows at least twice — leading to these two ...
No avian flu cases in M’sia, but caution urged
Although no avian influenza cases have been detected in the country, the Health Minister is not taking any chances and wants ...
Avian flu has been contained to one north Alabama county, state veterinarian says
In December more than 100,000 birds, nearly all of them chickens, were killed at the Cullman County farm and a backyard flock ...
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More than 100 dead birds found along lakefront beaches; avian flu suspected
As it mutates, the bird flu has seemingly been able to infect other bird species, pets, other kinds of animals and, on rare ...
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Understanding avian flu: symptoms, risks and prevention tips from local expert
Person-to-person transmission remains rare, but Dr. David Hirschwerk provides insight into how to protect yourself from Avian ...
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Bird flu bill is among first to pass Pennsylvania legislature this session
Legislation intended to aid the state’s response to highly-pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, passed the Senate ...
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Study: Avian flu seen as growing threat in Europe
Agencies to offer recommendations to prepare for a possible increase in transmission of the virus to non-avian species.