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Ars Technica
1 week ago
Coronavirus

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The USDA released an unpublished genetic analysis on the spillover of bird flu into US dairy cattle, highlighting significant insights into the outbreak and the risks associated with virus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
1 week ago
Coronavirus

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 ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

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 ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

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 ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago
Design

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 ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Design

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 ]
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www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

US FDA says pasteurized milk safe as bird flu spread in cows DW 04/27/2024

Pasteurized milk remains safe as it effectively kills the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), despite recent outbreak affecting cows. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 weeks ago
Design

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 ]
Ars Technica
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

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
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Is It Safe to Eat Eggs and Chicken During the Bird Flu Outbreak?

The ongoing bird flu outbreak has raised concerns about food safety in the U.S., particularly regarding poultry meat and eggs.
Proper handling and cooking methods, along with pasteurization of eggs, help mitigate the risk of infection from bird flu. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Can $3 billion persuade Black farmers to trust the Department of Agriculture?

The Biden administration is investing $3.1 billion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address historical discrimination against Black farmers.
Many of the projects receiving the most funding are run by large for-profit companies and agricultural lobbying groups, raising concerns about their ability to serve disadvantaged farmers. [ more ]
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