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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
USDA strengthens H5N1 monitoring and biosecurity measures for dairy cattle and livestock
The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced plans to enhance testing and monitoring for the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Livestock farm in Oregon, US, under investigation for positive H5N1 case
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Oregon state veterinary officials are investigating positive cases of H5N1 in a backyard farming operation in Oregon, the United States, that has a mix of poultry and livestock, including swine.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
H5N1 bird flu found in wastewater samples in areas in US where farm animals are
An extensive look at wastewater samples taken across the United States from May to July found traces of the H5N1 bird flu popping up—but only in areas populated by farm animals.
Friday, September 20, 2024
USDA moves forward with H5N1 vaccine trials for dairy cattle
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a significant step towards the approval of an H5N1 avian flu vaccine for dairy cattle, with the possibility of the vaccine being available by the first quarter of next year, FarmProgress rep ...
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Odisha, India launches mass poultry culling amid H5N1 bird flu outbreak
The state of Odisha in eastern India has initiated a large-scale culling of poultry following a confirmed case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu, World Echo News reported.
Monday, July 29, 2024
New avian influenza test detects H5N1 in poultry, cattle, and humans
US-based company Alveo Technologies Inc has announced the development of a rapid molecular test for detecting the latest H5N1 avian influenza variants in poultry, cattle, and humans, Food Safety News reported.
Monday, July 15, 2024
WHO warns limited surveillance hampers assessment of H5N1 avian influenza risk
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that limited surveillance of animal and human cases of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is hindering its ability to assess and manage the global risk posed by the disease, Voic ...
Thursday, July 11, 2024
New study highlights potential human adaptation of H5N1 virus in US dairy cattle
A study presents new evidence suggesting that the H5N1 virus currently causing an outbreak of bird flu in US dairy cattle may be more adapted to infecting humans than other circulating strains of the virus, sparking debate among leading flu ...
Monday, July 1, 2024
No hint of H5N1 infections in Canadian cows as country's labs starts testing milk sample
Labs in Canada have begun testing milk samples for the H5N1 avian influenza strain that has been spreading through US dairy cows amid fears that the infection might spread to Canadian herds.
Friday, June 7, 2024
H5N1 avian flu detected in San Francisco, US
US health officials reported that the H5N1 avian flu was detected last month in two asymptomatic chickens at a live bird market in San Francisco, California, US, with no indication of public exposure, CBS News reported.
Monday, June 3, 2024
US, Europe consider vaccinating workers exposed to H5N1 bird flu
Efforts to secure H5N1 bird flu vaccines are underway in the US and Europe, targeting protection for at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and lab technicians, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Singapore confirms US dairy products safe amid H5N1 outbreak
Dairy products from the US remain safe for consumption, despite the spread of the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu strain among dairy cows since late March, The Straits Times reported.
Monday, May 20, 2024
H5N1 avian flu detected in wild birds in New York City, US
The H5N1 avian flu virus has been discovered in a small number of wild birds in New York City, US, HealthDay reported.
Friday, May 17, 2024
Canada confirms no H5N1 bird flu in commercial milk samples
Canadian government officials announced that samples of commercially sold milk have shown "no evidence" of H5N1 bird flu, following enhanced testing aimed at addressing Canadians' concerns after the virus was detected in some US d ...
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Canada in danger of H5N1 infecting dairy cattle as bird flu strikes cows in US
Scientists warned limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead of a serious H5N1 outbreak among dairy cattle occuring in the United States even as officials said there's still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu in Canad ...

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