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Why has bird flu in the US spread to cows and what's the risk for humans?

The article highlights the concern of a potential global spread of bird flu from animals to humans. [ more ]

FlowingData

Low risk for human bird flu transmission

Bird flu can pass between mammals, but transmission to humans through milk is unlikely. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Milk Can't Catch a Break

Bird flu fragments found in 20% of milk samples, raising concerns but reassured by pasteurization process.

Milk consumption declining over the years, with concerns over bird flu potentially pushing it further down. [ more ]

Fast Company

Bird flu virus test results are in: Cottage cheese and sour cream are safe, FDA says

Pastuerization inactivates bird flu virus in dairy products. [ more ]

time.com

Why Experts Are Worried About Bird Flu in Cows

Concerns arise over 20-40% milk samples containing bird flu fragments; experts debate safety of U.S. milk supply for human consumption amid low infection risks. [ more ]

Cbsnews

Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find

Pasteurization is effective in killing bird flu in milk, as confirmed by FDA tests. [ more ]

Ars Technica

20% of grocery store milk has traces of bird flu, suggesting wider outbreak

The finding of bird flu genetic fragments in retail milk indicates broader spread in cow population than known. [ more ]

Boston.com

There's bird flu in US dairy cows. Raw milk drinkers aren't deterred.

Sales of raw milk have increased despite health risks, with some infected cows carrying the bird flu virus. [ more ]

time.com

Bird Flu Virus Is in One in Five U.S. Milk Samples

Bird flu fragments detected in 1/5 of U.S. milk samples, FDA to conduct more tests for infectious virus. [ more ]

Boston.com

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says

The FDA detected remnants of bird flu virus in pasteurized milk from dairy cows, but assured consumers it's inactivated and not a risk. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says

Samples of pasteurized milk tested positive for bird flu virus remnants, but not a risk to consumers. [ more ]

Axios

Bird flu is spreading to cows

The FDA is investigating bird flu spreading to dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and Michigan.

No health risk to consumers due to milk supply safety, with no major impact on milk supply or pricing. [ more ]

Fast Company

Hamburgers are safe from bird flu if properly cooked, USDA says

Properly cooking beef eliminates bird flu concerns. [ more ]

Kqed

1 day ago

Californians Urged to Avoid Raw Milk Amid Bird Flu Outbreak on Dairy Farms | KQED

Federal regulators and health experts caution on the increased risks of consuming raw milk due to the potential spread of dangerous bacteria and viruses, including H5N1.

Personal protective equipment may be necessary for workers in dairy and poultry farms to prevent transmission of bird flu in animals. [ more ]

www.npr.org

What consumers should know about the milk testing positive for bird flu

The risk to the public from bird flu traces in milk is low due to pasteurization killing the infectious virus. [ more ]

Axios

Person in Texas contracted bird flu after exposure to infected cows

Human infection is uncommon

No current impact on public health assessment

Federal authorities reassure safety of U.S. milk supply [ more ]

Washington Post

Bird flu detected in milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas

Some dairy cattle in the U.S. have tested positive for bird flu.

Milk from infected cattle is being diverted or destroyed to avoid contamination of food supply. [ more ]

Cbsnews

CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps

The CDC reports roadblocks investigating a human case of bird flu on a Texas dairy farm, emphasizing the need for transparency and protective measures. [ more ]

Mail Online

Bird flu causes blindness in cats that drank milk from infected cows

More than half of farm cats died from H5N1 after drinking infected cow's milk. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Bird flu in the United States: First infected person and what you need to know

Bird flu case confirmed in Texas, treated with antiviral medicine and isolation.

H5N1 avian influenza rare in humans, higher risk for individuals in direct contact with infected animals. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

First case of walrus dying from bird flu recorded in Arctic

Bird flu detected in a walrus on Hopen island in Norway's Svalbard islands, marking the first case of bird flu in a walrus. [ more ]

Mail Online

Bird flu outbreak in humans suspected on Texas farm

Human transmission of bird flu may be more widespread than reported due to farmers avoiding testing, showing symptoms of the virus. [ more ]

Mail Online

Florida dolphin dies of 'mutated' bird flu

Bird flu (H5N1) affecting mammals like dolphins can have deadly consequences even with significant drug resistance mutations. [ more ]

Washington Post

2 months ago

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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time.com

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 ]

Axios

U.S. expands testing for bird flu in dairy cows

The Biden administration mandates dairy cows to have negative flu tests before interstate travel to prevent virus spread. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With Cattle

Texas reports first human case of bird flu linked to infected dairy cows.

No evidence of increased risk of human-to-human transmission reported by federal officials. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Person diagnosed with bird flu in Texas, health officials say

Bird flu infection case reported in Texas tied to dairy cows.

Health officials assure the low risk to the general public and safety of the commercial milk supply. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows in Texas

Bird flu infection diagnosed in a person in Texas linked to infected dairy cows.

Risk to the public is considered low with the infected person being treated with antiviral drugs.

Concerns exist regarding the bird flu virus mutating to spread easily among humans. [ more ]

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Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With Cattle

Bird flu diagnosed in Texas following contact with infected dairy cows.

Virus strain identified in cows is the H5N1 subtype circulating in North American birds. [ more ]

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The New Yorker

Should We Be Worried About Bird Flu?

Bird flu outbreak in North America linked to H5N1 strain, affecting a variety of bird and mammalian species. [ more ]

News

Bird flu doesn't pose imminent pandemic risk-but lack of transparency, planning a cause for concern

Experts concerned about bird flu spread in cows in the U.S. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The issue is when to pull the trigger': how prepared are we for human bird flu?

Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain of influenza, has been spreading among mammals, including domestic animals, raising concerns about potential risks to humans. [ more ]

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Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

Bird flu, specifically H5N1, is a highly pathogenic virus spread through bodily fluids and droplets, primarily affecting bird populations. [ more ]

Ars Technica

We still don't understand how one human apparently got bird flu from a cow

The USDA released an unpublished genetic analysis on the spillover of bird flu into US dairy cattle, highlighting significant insights into the outbreak and the risks associated with virus transmission. [ more ]

WIRED

No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread

USDA detected bird flu in dairy cattle, with underreporting likely. Human infections rare but dangerous. Dairy workers, including many immigrants, at higher risk. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US news

Biden Administration to Pay Dairy Farmers for Bird Flu Protective Measures

The Biden administration is compensating dairy farmers to limit the spread of bird flu, including payments for protecting workers, treating sick cows, and lost production. [ more ]

Greenmedinfo

Alternative medicine

Scamdemic Bird Flu: Vaccines for 33 Billion Chickens? Digital Food Rationing? The End of Animal Agriculture?

The overhyped threat of a human bird flu pandemic may serve as a distraction to reset the food system by benefiting pharmaceutical companies and leading to mass destruction of chickens. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn

The federal government is developing a vaccine for bird flu as a precautionary measure. [ more ]

time.com

Texas Veterinarian Helped Crack the Mystery of Bird Flu in Cows

The bird flu Type A H5N1 has been confirmed to infect cattle in the U.S. [ more ]

Cbsnews

More than half of cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows

Unpasteurized milk from infected cows led more than half of cats at a Texas farm to die from H5N1, highlighting risks of bird flu spread through cattle industry. [ more ]

Fast Company

H5N1 bird flu virus outbreaks: USDA starts testing ground beef

US government testing ground beef for bird flu but confirms meat supply is safe. [ more ]

Truthout

Infectious Disease Experts Warn Bird Flu Outbreak Bigger Than Previously Thought

The dairy industry faces a major threat from the bird flu virus H5N1, with traces found in pasteurized milk samples. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu

Dairy cows crossing state lines must be tested for bird flu, part of efforts to control virus spread with minimal risk to humans. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

4 weeks ago

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 ]

Slate Magazine

Another Person Was Infected With Bird Flu. What's Going On?

The spread of bird flu to a person through a cow raised concerns among scientists about the potential reach and impact of the virus. [ more ]

Mail Online

...meanwhile New Yorkers are urged to keep distance from wildlife

Residents urged to keep distance from wildlife in NYC due to bird flu discovery.

Experts warn of potential virus mutations allowing human transmission. [ more ]

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Person in Texas infected with bird flu through dairy cattle

The second case of bird flu in a human in the US is linked to exposure to dairy cattle in Texas.

Cows and goats have been infected by the current bird flu strain, surprising experts who believed they were not susceptible. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

1st human case of bird flu reported in Texas linked to exposure to sick cattle

First human case of bird flu in Texas linked to exposure to dairy cattle

No person-to-person transmission reported, low risk to general public [ more ]

www.npr.org

For the first time, U.S. dairy cows have tested positive for bird flu

Bird flu detected in dairy cattle for the first time

Outbreak spread to at least five states [ more ]

Cbsnews

Rare human case of bird flu contracted in Texas following contact with dairy cattle

First human case of bird flu reported in Texas after contact with infected cattle.

Symptoms of bird flu in humans can range from mild to severe, including eye infection and pneumonia. [ more ]

Kqed

2 months ago

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 ]

www.nytimes.com

4 months ago

First Case of Lethal Bird Flu in Polar Bears Reported in Alaska

Bird flu virus H5N1 detected in polar bear in Alaska, the first known case in Arctic animals.

The virus has spread to every continent except Australia and has infected a wide range of birds and mammals. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Polar bear dies from bird flu as H5N1 spreads across globe

A polar bear has been killed by bird flu as the highly contagious H5N1 virus spreads into the most remote parts of the planet.

www.nytimes.com

Bird Flu Is Still Causing Havoc. Here's the Latest.

The H5N1 bird flu virus has caused widespread infection in birds and mammals worldwide.

The virus is surging again in Europe and North America, and spreading for the first time in the Antarctic region. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France news

France on 'high' alert for bird flu after new cases detected

France raises bird flu risk level to 'high' from 'moderate'

Poultry farms required to keep birds indoors to prevent spread of highly contagious virus [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Bird flu concerns grow in California as deadly virus infects more farms

Outbreaks of highly pathogenic bird flu have been confirmed in four new California counties.

The virus is easily spread among birds and often fatal for them. [ more ]

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