UK experts have confirmed the first detection of the H5N1 bird flu virus in sheep, found in a single animal in Yorkshire. Although the risk to livestock and human health remains low, the infected sheep was culled and strict biosecurity measures have been established to prevent further outbreaks. About the virus, experts emphasize monitoring the H5N1 variant's evolution, referencing it has also been detected in several other mammals, which raises concerns about potential human health risks, despite the low likelihood of transmission between humans.
The H5N1 virus was detected in a single sheep in Yorkshire, England, raising concerns but experts deem the risk to livestock and the public as low.
While the risk to livestock remains low, I urge all animal owners to ensure scrupulous cleanliness is in place and to report any signs of infection.
The appearance of H5N1 in cows has been a shock for scientists, who previously thought such animals could not easily be infected with the virus.
Experts are closely monitoring changes in the H5N1 virus amid fears it could potentially trigger a human pandemic, despite no evidence of human-to-human transmission.
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