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H5N1 bird flu has now crossed into U.S. dairy cattle for the first time, and alarmingly, it did so through just one spillover ...
Avian flu strains tend to only affect birds, but the current outbreak has spread to cattle and – in rare cases – people. The ...
Bird flu infections have been rare among people, but the pathogen is evolving, which has scientists worried about a possible ...
Fears the world is heading towards another pandemic are growing, as new data shows the spread of the deadly bird flu virus ...
Texas health and wildlife officials have detected avian flu in at least four mammal species across six counties on the High Plains.
Since the H5N1 avian influenza strain is more common in birds than in wild cats, despite which the jungle cats succumbed to the infection, the AHVS is not taking any chances and will primarily ...
More than 100 federal scientists who track bird flu, including vaccine and food safety experts, have been laid off. This comes as the deadly pathogen rips through dairy herds and poultry flocks.
2024 — If seabirds can catch avian flu by stealing food from infectious birds, it gives scientists a clue where to monitor for outbreaks among these vulnerable ...
The virus spreads between birds and cattle, but not as easily among humans and pigs. What avian flu precautions can I take to protect my livestock? Keep your livestockbio away from open water ...
Australian and Dutch researchers have uncovered a remarkable evolutionary adaptation in birds that could hold vital clues for ...
if you see sick birds, don't go up to them, and that'll help reduce your risk." According to Kern County Public Health, if you suspect that you've contracted bird flu, the county agency is asking ...