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.
USDA confirms spillover of 2nd H5N1 avian flu genotype into dairy cattle
Until now, all dairy herd H5N1 detections have involved the B3.13 genotype, thought to be the result of a single spillover from wild birds in late 2023 or early 2024. The genotype has been linked to mild infections in dairy workers, along with some poultry cullers, with conjunctivitis the main symptom.
Officials say bird flu likely widespread in the state. What we know about the H5N1 virus
State officials say the highly pathogenic avian influenza – more commonly known as bird flu – is widespread in much of the state.
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 which has circulated in wild birds, making prospects for containment in cows appear dim.
First Reported H5N9 Bird Flu Outbreak In US As H5N1 Keeps Spreading
While the H5N1 bird flu keep spreading, the first reported H5N9 outbreak in the United States has been identified on a duck farm in California.
How are H5N9 and H5N1 different? What to know after California bird flu outbreak
The California duck farm's strain of H5N9 is different from those earlier cases because this time it is closely related to a newer variant of the H5N1 virus. That variant is called H5N1 D1.1, the USDA spokesperson said, which has emerged over the past year to dominate U.S. cases in wild birds and poultry.
Deadly H5N1 bird flu becomes an 'existential threat' to biodiversity worldwide
The progression of the species-jumping disease has been unprecedented, including the first-ever U.S. cases of infections in dairy cattle and heightened pandemic risks.
Video: H5N1 bird flu infections continue to rise
H5N1 bird flu, also known as avian influenza, continues to spread, with reports of a third human case from an unknown exposure source. To date, 67 cases have been confirmed, and one death has been reported in the U.
US Department of Agriculture detects second bird flu strain in dairy cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has detected a bird flu strain in dairy cattle that previously had not been seen in cows, the agency's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said on Wednesday.
Veterinarian warns cat owners about H5N1 risks amid rising cases
Veterinary and public health officials are urging cat owners to remain vigilant as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ...
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Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infections in the United States: An Overview
A recent study conducted on human A(H5N1) cases in the United States found that conjunctivitis was the primary symptom ...
Bird Flu Breakthrough: Scientists Develop Game-Changing Antibody To Prevent Severe H5N1 Infections
A new antibody therapy effectively protects monkeys from severe H5N1 avian flu, offering hope for a universal flu vaccine and ...
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ICMR Leads the Charge: Crafting India's Shield Against H5N1
The Indian Council of Medical Research is spearheading the development of a human vaccine against avian influenza H5N1, a significant threat to animal and human health. Their efforts aim to control ...
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ICMR Commences Process Of Vaccine Development To Combat Avian Influenza
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has begun the process of development of a vaccine against the deadly and highly ...
Bird flu hits Montgomery County, with outbreak in backyard chickens
The highly contagious bird flu has hit Montgomery County, Maryland, where officials say a backyard flock of chickens tested ...
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H5N1 strikes more poultry flocks in 3 states
The new confirmation include 5 from Missouri, a state that has lost about 4.3 million poultry over the last 30 days.
Hundreds of ducks found sick or dead along Lake Michigan as outbreak of H5N1 bird flu hits Chicago area
H5N1 bird flu — have been found along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area, prompting warnings from area health ...