The World Organisation for Animal Health reported the outbreak of H5N9 bird flu on a California duck farm, marking the first confirmed case of this strain in U.S. poultry. Concurrently, the farm also exhibited the common H5N1 strain, leading to the culling of nearly 119,000 birds. Authorities, including the USDA and various health officials, are investigating the situation comprehensively to understand the implications for animal and public health. The development raises concerns about potential human infections and the need for robust monitoring in response to rising avian influenza cases across the globe.
The H5N9 bird flu strain's detection in a California duck farm marks the first confirmed case in U.S. poultry, raising concerns for public health.
The emergence of the H5N9 virus coinciding with H5N1 highlights the ongoing avian influenza threat and necessitates enhanced surveillance and risk assessment.
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