Bird flu is a type of influenza that is mostly found in domestic and wild birds. However, for the first time this year it was found in dairy cattle.
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Should we worry about a growing threat from “bird flu”? – The BMJ
The virus has passed from the cows to cats and wild birds on farms, and into neighbouring poultry holdings. High titres of infectious virus are …
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Despite the spread of bird flu, lawmakers in some states are pushing to legalize raw milk
For products that use raw milk for animal or pet feed, the label would read: “Warning: Not for human consumption — This product has not been …
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US government ramps up farm worker safety amid avian influenza spread in cattle
CDC data indicates 96,565,226 wild birds have been detected with the virus (as of May 30, 2024) along with 79 dairy herds (as of June 3, 2024).
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Third dairy worker tests positive for bird flu – Capital Press
Another Michigan dairy worker has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza associated with the multistate outbreak of avian flu in …
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Sneaky cuckoos create new species by laying eggs in rival bird nests
Researchers have found that coevolution between cuckoos and their host birds drives speciation, increasing biodiversity.
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Avian influenza detected at an additional poultry property – Agriculture Victoria
… wild birds. Consumers should not be concerned about eggs and poultry products from the supermarkets, they do not pose a risk and are safe to …
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H7 bird flu found on third poultry farm in Australia – Reuters
In recent years a different strain of bird flu – H5N1 – has swept the globe, killing huge numbers of farmed and wild birds. It has also spread to …
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Minnesota Animal Health Board talks Avian Influenza updates in the state | News – KIMT
Dr. Voss said that since the disease came to the state in 2022, it has generally come with wild bird migrations in the spring and the fall, but …
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Third Victorian poultry farm declares outbreak of avian influenza, source under investigation
The H7N3 strain of bird flu has previously been detected in wild birds. Disposal options being considered. The new farm outbreak is no surprise …
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