H5N1 Flu

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The recent spillover events of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b to dairy cattle, and high viral shedding in the milk from infected animals, has created concern that milk and dairy products could be a route for human infection. It has been demonstrated that pasteurization is effective in inactivating A(H5N1) in milk. However, multiple dairy products are made with unpasteurized but thermised milk. The aim of this study was to examine whether some conditions commonly used for thermisation are effective against inactivation of A(H5N1) in whole milk. For this purpose, we artificially inoculated whole raw cow milk with 6.5 log10 EID50 A(H5N1) and heated for 15 seconds at 60°C, 63°C and 66°C, the viral infectivity was tested using embryonated chicken eggs. We observed over 4 and 5 log10 reduction in viral infectivity at 60°C and 63°C, respectively. The viral infectivity was reduced to below the detection limit at 66°C. We also calculated the D-values, the time required to reduce the viral titer by one log10, for each treatment and as expected, we observed a decrease in D-values with increasing thermisation temperature. These data demonstrate that thermisation is effective in reducing the viral load and thus they allow for informed risk assessment of A(H5N1) contaminated dairy products made from thermized milk. ### Competing Interest Statement The authors have declared no competing interest.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily banned importing poultry from Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania in the United States to prevent the spread of bird flu

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center says some symptomatic farmworkers are running into delays and barriers when they reach out to health departments for PPE, avian flu tests, or even just seasonal flu shots.

Six Asia-Pacific states have reported new cases of avian influenza in poultry, raising concerns about its impact on the poultry industry.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned vaccines could turn "birds into mutant factories."

The US Department of Agriculture announced it will allocate $100 million to develop vaccines and other therapies to help contain the spread of bird flu on poultry and dairy farms

Both Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump have followed a USDA policy that requires the depopulation of poultry when bird flu has been detected.

Elanco shares next steps for its avian flu vaccine partnership with Medgene targeted at dairy cattle.

But it’s still unclear when USDA will approve deployment.

Another 150 birds at a Queens live poultry market have died due to a bird flu outbreak, according to the CDC.

Today’s high prices are built on a foundation of corporate price-gouging, report finds

In this audio interview for NEJM Outbreaks Update, Editor-in-Chief Eric Rubin and Deputy Editor Lindsey Baden speak with Yoshihiro Kawaoka.

Nature Communications - Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza lineage 2.3.4.4b has spread through the Americas in birds since 2021 with frequent spillover into mammals. Here, the authors...

The current intensive circulation of H5N1 in cattle increases the risk of H5N1 viruses better adapting to mammals, potentially spilling over to other livestock and humans.

1. In this case series, agricultural workers who contracted A(H5N1) experienced mild illnesses of short duration, with no reported fatalities. 2. No evidence of human-to-human transmission was identified. Evidence Rating Level: 4 (Below Average) Study Rundown: Avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses are known for causing disease in poultry and dairy cows in the United States. Since their

The Food and Veterinary Agency has announced that it has increased control measures for shipments of products of animal origin, live animals and poultry from the Durrës area, Albania

The U.S. Department of Agriculture implements a plan every year to monitor wild birds for highly pathogenic avian influenza. This national plan could not be implemented without the engagement of State partners, the National Flyway Council, the Department of the Interior, and other agencies. This coordinated effort is revised annually based on new science and data shared through the Interagency Steering Committee for Avian Influenza Surveillance in Wild Migratory Birds. Biological samples from hundreds of thousands of live-captured, apparently healthy wild birds; hunter-harvested birds; and dead wild birds contribute to these surveillance efforts. The USGS National Wildlife Health Center is USDA’s primary partner for testing sick and dead migratory birds for avian influenza.Learn more: USGS science on avian influenza

The race is underway.

Democratic lawmakers in Michigan are proposing more state funding to test humans, wildlife and livestock for bird flu.

Democratic lawmakers in Michigan are proposing more state funding to test humans, wildlife and livestock for bird flu.

Avian flu was found most often in 2 communities with important wild bird habitats, which the authors say points to wild birds as a significant contributor to wastewater H5 contamination.

Bird flu, or avian influenza, has been making headlines as its spread among bird populations continues to increase. Outbreaks are becoming more common,