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Single bird flu mutation could let it latch easily to human cells, study finds

A single mutation in bird flu could enable it to infect humans, a crucial finding for pandemic preparedness.

Second Colorado poultry farm reports human bird flu case amid dairy outbreak

The human cases of bird flu in Colorado are linked to the outbreak among dairy cows, with workers at poultry farms affected by the highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Is my Christmas dinner safe during California bird flu state of emergency? We asked experts

California is experiencing a major bird flu outbreak impacting poultry and dairy industries, raising concerns about food safety for holiday meals.

Twenty big cats die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state

Twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger, have died from bird flu at a sanctuary, highlighting the virus's serious threat to wildlife.

Here's what to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California

The bird flu is spreading among California farms but poses a low risk to the general public at this time.

England hit with the most serious outbreak of bird flu - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

England is facing a severe bird flu outbreak with infected pheasants, raising urgent health concerns.

Single bird flu mutation could let it latch easily to human cells, study finds

A single mutation in bird flu could enable it to infect humans, a crucial finding for pandemic preparedness.

Second Colorado poultry farm reports human bird flu case amid dairy outbreak

The human cases of bird flu in Colorado are linked to the outbreak among dairy cows, with workers at poultry farms affected by the highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Is my Christmas dinner safe during California bird flu state of emergency? We asked experts

California is experiencing a major bird flu outbreak impacting poultry and dairy industries, raising concerns about food safety for holiday meals.

Twenty big cats die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state

Twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger, have died from bird flu at a sanctuary, highlighting the virus's serious threat to wildlife.

Here's what to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California

The bird flu is spreading among California farms but poses a low risk to the general public at this time.

England hit with the most serious outbreak of bird flu - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

England is facing a severe bird flu outbreak with infected pheasants, raising urgent health concerns.
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Concerning Bird Flu Virus Mutations Found in Severely Ill Patient

Genetic mutations in H5N1 from a Louisiana patient may increase human transmissibility, underscoring the need for ongoing surveillance.

Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it

Authorities confirm H5N1 infection in Hawaii; residents advised to monitor for avian flu symptoms after attending local pet fair.

Why a teenager's bird-flu infection is ringing alarm bells for scientists

A strain of avian influenza shows mutations that may improve its ability to infect humans, but human-to-human transmission has not been observed.

Experiment confirms that bird flu in the US is spread by milking procedures

H5N1 virus accumulates in cow milk, posing a serious transmission risk for zoonotic diseases.

A human isolate of bovine H5N1 is transmissible and lethal in animal models

The H5N1 avian influenza virus shows potential for human transmission and adaptation, raising serious public health concerns.

See How a Deadly Bird Flu Season Impacted Wildlife on Remote Antarctic Islands

The H5N1 avian influenza virus poses a substantial threat to both human health and wildlife globally.

Concerning Bird Flu Virus Mutations Found in Severely Ill Patient

Genetic mutations in H5N1 from a Louisiana patient may increase human transmissibility, underscoring the need for ongoing surveillance.

Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it

Authorities confirm H5N1 infection in Hawaii; residents advised to monitor for avian flu symptoms after attending local pet fair.

Why a teenager's bird-flu infection is ringing alarm bells for scientists

A strain of avian influenza shows mutations that may improve its ability to infect humans, but human-to-human transmission has not been observed.

Experiment confirms that bird flu in the US is spread by milking procedures

H5N1 virus accumulates in cow milk, posing a serious transmission risk for zoonotic diseases.

A human isolate of bovine H5N1 is transmissible and lethal in animal models

The H5N1 avian influenza virus shows potential for human transmission and adaptation, raising serious public health concerns.

See How a Deadly Bird Flu Season Impacted Wildlife on Remote Antarctic Islands

The H5N1 avian influenza virus poses a substantial threat to both human health and wildlife globally.
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#food-safety

It's Time to End the Denial About Bird Flu

The article highlights the ongoing risk of avian influenza to both livestock and human health, challenging the narrative of safety from agriculture departments.

Is it safe to eat turkey this Thanksgiving amid bird flu outbreak? Here's what experts say

California's bird flu outbreaks are raising concerns about turkey safety this Thanksgiving, as the disease impacts poultry and dairy farms.

Is my Christmas dinner safe during California bird flu state of emergency? We asked experts

California faces serious challenges with bird flu outbreaks affecting poultry and dairy operations, impacting food safety during the holiday season.

Is my Christmas dinner safe during California bird flu state of emergency? We asked experts

California's bird flu outbreaks have led to mass culling of poultry, affecting food safety and consumer assurance for holiday meals.

Bird Flu Highlights Concerns Around Raw Milk

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

Recall of raw and frozen cat food in Oregon after feline dies of bird flu

A recall of raw cat food in Oregon is due to a bird flu link; consumption can be harmful to pets.

It's Time to End the Denial About Bird Flu

The article highlights the ongoing risk of avian influenza to both livestock and human health, challenging the narrative of safety from agriculture departments.

Is it safe to eat turkey this Thanksgiving amid bird flu outbreak? Here's what experts say

California's bird flu outbreaks are raising concerns about turkey safety this Thanksgiving, as the disease impacts poultry and dairy farms.

Is my Christmas dinner safe during California bird flu state of emergency? We asked experts

California faces serious challenges with bird flu outbreaks affecting poultry and dairy operations, impacting food safety during the holiday season.

Is my Christmas dinner safe during California bird flu state of emergency? We asked experts

California's bird flu outbreaks have led to mass culling of poultry, affecting food safety and consumer assurance for holiday meals.

Bird Flu Highlights Concerns Around Raw Milk

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

Recall of raw and frozen cat food in Oregon after feline dies of bird flu

A recall of raw cat food in Oregon is due to a bird flu link; consumption can be harmful to pets.
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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.

Study confirms deadly bird flu is being transmitted between cows

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus spreads between cows, cattle, cats, and a raccoon, raising concerns of adaptation and possible pandemic in humans.

Huge amounts of bird-flu virus found in raw milk of infected cows

Astronomical amounts of viral particles in milk from cows infected with bird flu may spread via milking process, impacting cows, other animals, and potentially humans.

Human case of H5N1 suspected in California amid rapid dairy spread

Ongoing health checks help contain potential human cases of avian influenza, with public risk remaining low according to health officials.

US: 'No evidence' of H5N1 bird flu spreading among people DW 05/16/2024

HPAI H5N1 bird flu virus spreading among dairy cattle in nine US states since March 2024.

First human death from bird flu subtype is recorded in Mexico, officials say

The first deadly human case of avian influenza A(H5N2) confirmed in Mexico.

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.

Study confirms deadly bird flu is being transmitted between cows

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus spreads between cows, cattle, cats, and a raccoon, raising concerns of adaptation and possible pandemic in humans.

Huge amounts of bird-flu virus found in raw milk of infected cows

Astronomical amounts of viral particles in milk from cows infected with bird flu may spread via milking process, impacting cows, other animals, and potentially humans.

Human case of H5N1 suspected in California amid rapid dairy spread

Ongoing health checks help contain potential human cases of avian influenza, with public risk remaining low according to health officials.

US: 'No evidence' of H5N1 bird flu spreading among people DW 05/16/2024

HPAI H5N1 bird flu virus spreading among dairy cattle in nine US states since March 2024.

First human death from bird flu subtype is recorded in Mexico, officials say

The first deadly human case of avian influenza A(H5N2) confirmed in Mexico.
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Eggs are getting more expensive again as bird flu outbreak lingers into holiday baking season

Demand for eggs is rising ahead of the holiday season, particularly for traditional recipes.
Avian influenza has heavily impacted egg supply, leading to the culling of millions of birds.
Current egg prices are lower than their peak, but significantly higher than last year's prices.

Bird flu sends egg prices soaring ahead of holiday baking demands-over 111 million birds slaughtered so far to stop outbreak

Egg prices have stabilized but are influenced by demand fluctuations and avian influenza impacts.
Egg shortages are considered temporary, with the industry facing higher demand during holidays.

Eggs are getting more expensive again as bird flu outbreak lingers into holiday baking season

Demand for eggs is rising ahead of the holiday season, particularly for traditional recipes.
Avian influenza has heavily impacted egg supply, leading to the culling of millions of birds.
Current egg prices are lower than their peak, but significantly higher than last year's prices.

Bird flu sends egg prices soaring ahead of holiday baking demands-over 111 million birds slaughtered so far to stop outbreak

Egg prices have stabilized but are influenced by demand fluctuations and avian influenza impacts.
Egg shortages are considered temporary, with the industry facing higher demand during holidays.
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Oregon's first case of bird flu infecting a human reported in Clackamas County

Oregon reported its first human case of avian influenza linked to a poultry outbreak.
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Flu virus that killed millions of poultry found in dairy cows. Is it in California?

A new strain of avian flu has spread from poultry to dairy cows, raising alarm among California dairy producers. The state is currently virus-free.

Avian flu confirmed at 3 Central Valley dairies. They're state's first cases, officials say

California confirms avian influenza in three dairies, enforcing quarantine measures and heightened bio-security protocols to protect dairy farmers and milk supply.

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

Avian influenza impacting birds in California, including poultry farms
California legislature's push for reparations for Black Californians

Can bird flu reported in Central Valley spread to humans? Is it contagious? What to know

Avian influenza has been detected in California dairy cows, prompting quarantine measures, but officials assure that the state's milk supply remains safe.

As wild birds begin migration through Central California, poultry farmers on 'high alert'

HPAI outbreaks in California result in mass poultry deaths as migration season presents further risks.

Flu virus that killed millions of poultry found in dairy cows. Is it in California?

A new strain of avian flu has spread from poultry to dairy cows, raising alarm among California dairy producers. The state is currently virus-free.

Avian flu confirmed at 3 Central Valley dairies. They're state's first cases, officials say

California confirms avian influenza in three dairies, enforcing quarantine measures and heightened bio-security protocols to protect dairy farmers and milk supply.

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

Avian influenza impacting birds in California, including poultry farms
California legislature's push for reparations for Black Californians

Can bird flu reported in Central Valley spread to humans? Is it contagious? What to know

Avian influenza has been detected in California dairy cows, prompting quarantine measures, but officials assure that the state's milk supply remains safe.

As wild birds begin migration through Central California, poultry farmers on 'high alert'

HPAI outbreaks in California result in mass poultry deaths as migration season presents further risks.
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#hpai

Bird flu: 'No evidence' H5N1 virus spreading among people DW 05/16/2024

Consuming pasteurized milk products is safe despite HPAI in dairy cattle.

Avian flu investigations launched at three dairies in Central Valley of California

Highly pathogenic avian flu has spread to dairy cows in the U.S., impacting milk production and raising concerns for dairy farmers.

Bird flu: 'No evidence' H5N1 virus spreading among people DW 05/16/2024

Consuming pasteurized milk products is safe despite HPAI in dairy cattle.

Avian flu investigations launched at three dairies in Central Valley of California

Highly pathogenic avian flu has spread to dairy cows in the U.S., impacting milk production and raising concerns for dairy farmers.
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#cdc

Third human case of bird flu from cows-this one with respiratory symptoms

Another dairy farm worker in Michigan infected with avian influenza virus, marking the third cow-to-human transmission case, notable for its respiratory symptoms.

I'm Now Worried About Bird Flu-and You Probably Should Be Too

Third person in the U.S. tests positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus after exposure to infected cows on a farm.

Third human case of bird flu from cows-this one with respiratory symptoms

Another dairy farm worker in Michigan infected with avian influenza virus, marking the third cow-to-human transmission case, notable for its respiratory symptoms.

I'm Now Worried About Bird Flu-and You Probably Should Be Too

Third person in the U.S. tests positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus after exposure to infected cows on a farm.
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#usda

Alpacas in Idaho test positive for H5N1 bird flu in another world first

Alpacas tested positive for HPAI H5N1 in Idaho, linked to infected poultry, highlighting virus spread among mammals.

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.

Alpacas in Idaho test positive for H5N1 bird flu in another world first

Alpacas tested positive for HPAI H5N1 in Idaho, linked to infected poultry, highlighting virus spread among mammals.

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.
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Second dairy worker tests positive for HPAI in the U.S.

Avian influenza virus detected in American dairy worker and cows. No human severe cases reported yet.

Opinion | As Bird Flu Looms, the Lessons of Past Pandemics Take on New Urgency

Bird flu is evolving, increasing chances of cross-species transmissions, highlighting pandemic preparation imperative.
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Bird flu's wild range

Monitoring wild animals for diseases is crucial to identifying emerging health threats from zoonotic diseases originating in wildlife.

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.

Bird flu's wild range

Monitoring wild animals for diseases is crucial to identifying emerging health threats from zoonotic diseases originating in wildlife.

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.
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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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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#virus-spread

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

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.

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

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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