Inverse1 week agoMedicineWhat The Science Really Says About CBD For PetsCBD has shown promise in easing various pet ailments, with growing evidence supporting its effectiveness in animal treatment. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com1 week agoDesignMilk Containing Bird-Flu Virus Can Sicken Mice, Study FindsRaw milk contaminated with bird-flu virus H5N1 can make mammals sick, including humans. Pasteurized milk is deemed safe; global implications of potential outbreak in cows exist. [ more ]
kffhealthnews.org1 week agoCoronavirusHow Bird Flu Slipped Past High-Tech Texas Dairy FarmersEarly detection of infectious diseases like bird flu is crucial to prevent widespread outbreaks. [ more ]
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www.npr.org2 months agoDesignFor the first time, U.S. dairy cows have tested positive for bird fluBird flu detected in dairy cattle for the first time Outbreak spread to at least five states [ more ]
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Ars Technica1 month agoCoronavirusBird flu flare: Cattle in 5 states now positive as Texas egg farm shuts downHighly pathogenic bird flu affecting US cows detected in multiple states. Virus transmitted from wild birds to cows; limited confirmed cases in humans with low risk to the general public. [ more ]
Mail Online3 months agoHealthScientists fear fatal 'zombie deer disease' evolving to infect humansChronic wasting disease, known as 'zombie deer disease,' is nearly 100% fatal and caused by misfolded proteins called prions. The disease may evolve to infect humans through contaminated venison, soil, or water. Symptoms include confusion, drooling, and listlessness. [ more ]
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