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Friday, November 29, 2024
Bulk testing of farm milk now required in Pennsylvania, US, as bird flu threat persists
The Department of Agriculture in Pennsylvania, the United States, will require bulk testing of dairy farm milk beginning on November 26, even as there have been no reported cases of avian flu in the state's cattle to date.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
California, US raw milk farm recalls product amid bird flu detection
A California, US-based raw milk producer has initiated a recall after state health officials detected bird flu in retail samples of its product.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Australia and New Zealand in intensive preparation for possible entry of bird flu strain
Australia and New Zealand are bracing for the arrival of a destructive bird flu strain by tightening biosecurity at farms, testing shore birds for disease, vaccinating vulnerable species, and war-gaming response plans.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
US farmers push for vaccinations amid ongoing bird flu crisis
US farmers are increasing pressure on the Biden administration to permit vaccinations for chickens, turkeys, and cattle to protect against bird flu, which has severely impacted livestock over the past three years, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Concerns over bird flu spread as California, US reports new cases in dairy herds
After three more herds in California, US, tested positive for bird flu, questions are being raised about whether the true extent of the outbreak in the US is larger than recognised, given the lack of biosecurity and limited testing, The Gua ...
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.
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Bird flu hits three dairy farms in California, US
Cows at three California, US dairy farms have been placed under quarantine after testing positive for avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according to the state's department of food and agriculture (CDFA), Quartz reported this week ...
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Hong Kong, China, stops poultry imports from areas in France, Poland, and US over bird flu concerns
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in Hong Kong, China, has ordered the suspension of the import of poultry meat and products, including poultry eggs, from Morbihan, France; Lubuskie, Poland; a ...
Monday, August 19, 2024
Farmer's reluctance to test animals suggests US bird flu outbreak in cows may be bigger than official numbers
The US bird-flu outbreak in dairy cattle is much larger than official figures suggest due to farmers' reluctance to test their animals and risk the economic consequences of a positive result, according to Reuters' interviews with dairy expe ...
Monday, August 19, 2024
Bird flu restrictions in Victoria, Australia, to end
Restrictions covering parts of Victoria, Australia, where bird flu spread, will be scrapped, months after the last case was detected.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Philippines bans poultry imports from Minnesota, US, amid bird flu outbreak
The Philippines, through its Department of Agriculture (DA), has announced a ban on the importation of poultry and poultry by-products from the state of Minnesota, US, due to a recent outbreak of bird flu, GMA News reported.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Oklahoma, US, reports bird flu in dairy cattle, becomes 13th state affected
Oklahoma, US, has become the 13th state in the country to detect bird flu in dairy cattle, confirmed the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), though the state said the infection occurred months ago, Reuters reported.
Friday, July 12, 2024
Close to two million chickens to be culled as bird flu found at Colorado, US farm
Nearly 1.8 million chickens will be killed after bird flu was detected at an egg-laying operation in Weld County, Colorado, the United States.
Thursday, July 4, 2024
US awards US$176 million to Moderna for bird flu vaccine development
The US government has awarded US$176 million to Moderna to advance the development of its bird flu vaccine, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
USDA programme to cover dairy farmers financially for bird flu-related milk losses
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) had announced more details about a programme to compensate dairy farmers for H5N1 avian flu-related milk losses.

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