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H5N1 bird flu is closer to gaining pandemic potential than we thought
The flu virus currently circulating in birds and dairy cows is already better at infecting people than earlier variants, and ...
LA Times Today: Just one mutation can make H5N1 bird flu a threat to humans, California researchers say
The H5N1 bird flu virus has sickened chickens and dairy cows across California. Store shelves have been emptied of contaminated dairy products. We know the virus is able to jump from one species to ...
Arizona identifies first 2 probable human cases of H5N1 avian influenza
Leer en español Arizona is reporting its first two probable human cases of bird flu in Pinal County workers who ...
Hoodline1d
Alert in Marin County: Child Possible Vector of Dreaded Bird Flu as H5N1 Shadows Thanksgiving Festivities
Marin County reports a possible bird flu case in a visiting child, with test confirmation from the CDC pending.
News Medical on MSN2d
Bovine H5N1 influenza shows potential for human adaptation through key mutations
Recent study reveals H5N1 mutations enhancing human receptor binding, highlighting pandemic risks and the need for vigilant ...
Hawaii Tribune-Herald16h
Conservation groups voice concern for native birds with H5N1 on Oahu
The first confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza on Oahu is worrisome news for those dedicated to protecting ...
STAT6d
Single mutation in H5N1 bird flu virus may make it more infectious to humans, study finds
Study published in Science says a single hemagglutinin mutation, similar to one seen in a Canadian case, could make H5N1 ...
NewsDakota1d
USDA Begins National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy to address ...
KDRV5h
Oregon dairies start milk sampling this week for H5N1 avian influenza
On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy ...
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Oregon Dept. of Ag officials offer new details as they launch weekly raw milk testing for H5N1 bird flu
The Oregon Department of Agriculture, with significant input from Oregon’s dairy industry and processors, said Wednesday it is launching its milk testing and monitoring program this week, aiming to ...
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USDA Announces New Actions on HPAI (H5N1)
In the past 30 days, the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has confirmed the presence of HPAI (H5N1) in 273 dairy herds in two states. No detections of HPAI (H5N1) have been found ...