As cases of bird flu continue to climb among wild birds, poultry and cattle in the U.S., the virus poses an increasing threat to human health. A …
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Stay healthy: Essential tips for Arizona bird owners – Copper Courier
Health officials warn bird owners about prevention measures as infection risk rises from wild to pet birds. … pet bird breeding flock in Pima County.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Detects Second Bird Flu Strain in Dairy Cattle
Last year, the virus spread across the country as infected cattle were shipped from Texas after the virus first leapt to cows from wild birds. “We …
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Eggs are becoming even more expensive; is it because of the bird flu? – Yahoo
Here’s what pet owners should know about the recall. Democrat and … Protecting your pets from bird flu. Protecting your pets from bird flu.
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South Coast farms take precautions amid bird flu outbreak – The New Bedford Light
Hundreds of wild birds and dozens of domestic birds have been infected with the H5N1 virus in Massachusetts this winter, including some in …
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USDA confirms spillover of 2nd H5N1 avian flu genotype into dairy cattle | CIDRAP
… wild birds and has been implicated in human infections, including the fatal case in a Louisiana resident who had contact with sick backyard birds.
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Bill seeking to ban some parrot sales in pet shops dominates R.I. House committee hearing
… pet birds surrendered to sanctuaries every year. (Photo courtesy of Rhode Island Parrot Rescue). Larger species of parrots can outlive their …
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Deadly version of H5N1 bird flu spills over into Nevada dairy cattle – Los Angeles Times
The version, known as D1.1, is circulating in wild birds around the nation — causing massive die-offs in places such as Chicago, upstate New York and …
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USDA milk testing shows different strain of H5N1 bird flu in Nevada dairy herds
The strain, which has circulated in wild birds and led to the death of a Louisiana patient last month, makes prospects for containment in cows …
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US Department of Agriculture detects second bird flu strain in dairy cattle – Reuters
Second bird flu strain detected in dairy cattle for first time; Detection came through national milk testing program; Containment is critical …
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