Humans and pigs could both serve as mixing vessels for a bird flu–seasonal flu hybrid, posing a risk of wider spread.
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First case of bird flu in pig discovered on small Oregon farm in Crook County
“The risk of avian influenza to the general public remains low,” Sidelinger said. Report an ill or dead bird. Death or illness among domestic birds …
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Bird flu is now in a pig (not good) – STAT News
Today’s health news includes H5N1 bird flu virus found in a pig, assessing Apple AirPods new hearing features, and more.
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Labrador Retriever Looks to Mom with Total Confusion While ‘Babysitting’ New Puppy Sibling
The video gives a bird‘s-eye view of two beautiful Labrador Retrievers … They suggest a few steps for pet parents to take before, during …
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Why the 1st U.S. case of bird flu in an Oregon pig is raising concerns – The Seattle Times
A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu — the first time the virus has been detected in U.S. swine.
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First pig infected with H5N1 bird flu recorded in the US – POLITICO.eu
Pigs are considered a “mixing vessel” for flu viruses because they can harbor bird and human flu viruses at the same time, increasing the threat of a …
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First US Case of Bird Flu Detected in a Pig, Officals Report – ScienceAlert
Two of the pigs tested negative for bird flu, while results are pending for the other two. The infected pig showed no signs of illness, according …
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Angry looking bird photobombs motorway camera in New Zealand – YouTube
An angry looking Myna bird has gone viral after photobombing a motorway video camera north of Auckland, New Zealand. #birds #newzealand #auckland …
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First-ever known US case of bird flu found in pigs in Crook County farm – KLCC
Usually sick birds are euthanized to prevent them from entering the food supply. USDA officials say the pig farm was noncommercial, and the animals …
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Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission
Pigs are mixing bowls for bird flu and human flu viruses, increasing the risk of mutations that help H5N1 spread to humans.
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