Westfield Regional Health Department Reported Cases of Bird Flu in Over 100 Cats
By: Najla Alexander Westfield officials announced that their Regional Health Department (WRHD) is urging pet owners to be vigilant following reports of bird flu (H5N1) in cats.The virus has recently been detected in several outdoor cats in Hunterdon County and over 100 domestic cats nationwide, Westfield officials stated.
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India has reported its first cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus infecting domestic cats, with cases documented in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Scientists warn that mutations in the virus could increase the risk of transmission to humans. A joint study by ICAR-NIHSAD and the Union government’s animal husbandry department confirmed the cases in January, says a Times of India report. Chhindwara borders Nagpur, where several big cats...
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One of the cats was euthanized due to the severity of the illness. The other is being treated by a veterinarian.
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The cats had no known exposure to infected poultry, livestock, raw milk, or raw meat, but they roamed freely outdoors, where they may have been exposed to wild birds or other animals.
Nbc affiliate did not publish headline cdc culling cats due bird flu 2025 02 24
A supposed headline about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) killing cats in response to the bird flu outbreak is fabricated. There is no evidence that the CDC has plans to cull cats after one tested positive for bird flu.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection of Indoor Domestic Cats Within Dairy Industry Worker Households - Michigan, May 2024 | Request PDF
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Clade 2.3.2.1a virus infection in domestic cats, India, 2025
In January 2025, the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus clade 2.3.2.1a infection was detected in domestic cats and whole-genome sequencing of two cat H5N1 isolates was performed using the Oxford Nanopore MinION sequencing platform. Phylogenetic analysis revealed the circulation of triple reassortant viruses in cats. Although cat viruses lacked classic mammalian adaptation markers they carried mutations associated with enhanced polymerase activity in mammalian cells and increased affinity for α2-6 sialic acid receptor suggesting their potential role in facilitating infection in cats. The identification of reassortant HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1a viruses in domestic cats in India highlights the urgent need for enhanced surveillance in domestic poultry, wild birds, and mammals, including humans, to track genomic diversity and molecular evolution of circulating strains.
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A cat picked up by Clovis’ animal control officers has tested positive for H5N1, also known as avian influenza or bird flu. Shelter supervisor Larry Jacquez said the stray cat was located in the back yard of a Clovis home and picked up at the homeowner’s request on Feb. 9. The cat showed signs of rabies, which mirror the signs of bird flu, Jacq...