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How dairy production is changing in response to avian flu

New measures aim to stop avian flu spread among dairy cows, including testing herds before interstate travel. [ more ]

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

The FDA found remnants of bird flu virus in pasteurized milk from infected dairy cows, but stated it was inactivated and not a risk to consumers. [ more ]

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www.scientificamerican.com

2 weeks 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 ]

Ars Technica

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

Fast Company

6 days ago

Bird flu on dairy farms: U.S. offers aid to help track and contain outbreaks

U.S. health officials allocate $200 million to combat bird flu outbreak in dairy cows. [ more ]

Fast Company

1 week ago

Bird flu spread in dairy cows for months before it was detected. How did officials miss it?

The H5N1 bird flu virus has been circulating in dairy cows since November, raising concerns about its potential spread and mutations. [ more ]

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