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1 day ago

Bird Flu Highlights Concerns Around Raw Milk

Health officials warn against consuming unpasteurized milk due to avian influenza risks. [ more ]

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Bird flu is decimating seal and sea lion colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it

Avian influenza affecting seals and sea lions globally

Virus spreads rapidly in wildlife and marine mammals [ more ]

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Antarctica's Penguins Could Be Devastated by Avian Influenza

Scientists fear that a novel pathogen, potentially H5N1 avian influenza, could devastate colonies of marine mammals and birds in Antarctica.

The virus has already caused outbreaks in nearby islands, and scientists believe it is only a matter of time before it spreads to Antarctica. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Data science

Bird Flu Virus Has Been Spreading in U.S. Cows for Months

A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been spreading in US cattle undetected, originating from an infected bird, with incomplete genomic data hindering outbreak investigation. [ more ]

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How Big a Threat Is Bird Flu?

Bird flu, specifically H5N1, is a serious pathogen with high mortality rates when transmitted from birds to humans. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Wellness

Are Milk and Eggs Safe as Bird Flu Spreads?

Avian influenza detected in cows, prompting concerns about U.S. dairy supply safety.

No evidence of human transmission through consuming pasteurized or cooked food. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Bird Flu Detected in a Person in Texas: What We Know So Far

Avian influenza A (H5N1) found in a person in Texas exposed to infected cattle, showing eye redness but no other symptoms.

No evidence of human-to-human transmission for avian flu found in U.S. cases, with low risk to the public. [ more ]

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A Person in the U.S. Tested Positive for Bird Flu

CDC confirmed a rare human case of avian influenza in the U.S., but risk to the public is low.

Avian flu outbreaks have been ongoing globally with limited human cases reported since 2021. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Cows in Texas and Kansas test positive for highly pathogenic bird flu

Wild migratory birds likely spread HPAI to cows in Texas and Kansas, with risks of spillover to humans.

The H5N1 strain found in cows does not appear more transmissible to humans, and pasteurization inactivates the virus. [ more ]

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2 days ago

U.S Needs To Better Track Bird Flu Spread in Farm Animals, Farm Workers, Epidemiologist Says

Avian influenza is infecting U.S. dairy cows, raising concerns about potential spread to humans. [ more ]

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Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) is spreading in US dairy cows with limited shared information on the outbreak. [ more ]

Nature

6 days ago

Bird flu virus has been spreading in US cows for months, RNA reveals

The highly pathogenic avian influenza has been silently spreading in US cattle for months, originating from a bird-to-cow transmission. [ more ]

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Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?

The H5N1 bird flu virus is causing mass deaths among South American sea lions and elephant seals. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Bird flu outbreak in US cows: why scientists are concerned

The worrisome strain of avian influenza has spread to cows and even one person across six US states.

Health officials are closely monitoring the situation, highlighting concerns about the virus potentially spreading to humans. [ more ]

Ars Technica

4 weeks ago

Bird flu flare: Cattle in 5 states now positive as Texas egg farm shuts down

Highly 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 ]

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6 days ago

Bird Flu Is Spreading in Cows. Here's What That Means for Milk

Increased surveillance and testing in dairies is crucial to control the spread of avian influenza in US dairy cattle. [ more ]

Nature

Bird flu in US cows: is the milk supply safe?

Avian influenza in US dairy cattle is spreading, with the virus found in raw milk and retail milk, prompting the need for increased surveillance and testing. [ more ]

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U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive

USDA is mandating dairy cows be tested for HPAI H5N1 before interstate movement due to concerns of virus spread. [ more ]

Inverse

Is Milk Safe to Drink Right Now? How Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Affects Milk

Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in cows in Kansas and Texas

Consuming pasteurized dairy milk is safe even with bird flu outbreak. [ more ]

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Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows

Avian influenza in cows confirmed in Texas and Kansas, likely transmitted by wild birds.

No risk to milk supply or consumer health, as pasteurization kills viruses. [ more ]

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Cows Are Being Tested and Tracked for Bird Flu. Here's Why

Health and agriculture officials are intensifying bird flu testing in dairy cows to control the outbreak and prevent potential human transmission. [ more ]

Washington Post

Antarctica was one of the few places without bird flu. Not anymore.

Deadly strain of bird flu found in mainland Antarctica, posing a threat to penguin colonies and other unique wildlife.

Avian influenza detected in skuas near an Argentine base on the Antarctic Peninsula, raising concerns about mass mortality of continent's wildlife. [ more ]

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California

Massive Bird Flu Outbreak Severely Impacting Farms In Central Valley | KQED

Avian influenza (bird flu) is impacting millions of birds in California, causing setbacks for farmers in the Central Valley.

California's Black Caucus is prioritizing 14 reparations bills at the state capitol, ranging from a formal apology for supporting slavery to reforms in state prisons. [ more ]

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Science

CRISPR Will Likely Not Solve Bird Flu

CRISPR/Cas9 used to make chickens resistant to avian flu.

Avian flu's challenges include quick mutation and spread. [ more ]

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