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H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US witness a sharp rise in egg price, squeezing profit for restaurants
H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US witness a sharp rise in egg price, squeezing profit for restaurants
H5N1 bird flu has affected more than 136 million birds across the US since January 2022, when the virus was detected in wild aquatic birds. To curb its spread, entire poultry flocks are culled upon detection, driving egg prices to record highs. By December 2024, the average price for a dozen eggs nationwide soared to $4.15, impacting households.
·m.economictimes.com·
H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US witness a sharp rise in egg price, squeezing profit for restaurants
Why scientists' fears about bird flu are intensifying : Short Wave
Why scientists' fears about bird flu are intensifying : Short Wave
Bird flu, or avian influenza, is spreading among livestock and other mammals in the United States, raising concerns that another pandemic may be looming. Last month, California declared a state of emergency due to rising cases in dairy cattle, and there have been over 65 human cases in the U.S. during this outbreak. While cases have been largely mild and risk to the public is still considered low, scientists warn it could evolve and become more dangerous. Curious about other health updates? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
·npr.org·
Why scientists' fears about bird flu are intensifying : Short Wave
Keeping eyes on bird flu outbreak that could quickly escalate
Keeping eyes on bird flu outbreak that could quickly escalate
But reinfections suggest that the virus, called H5N1, could circulate on farms indefinitely, finding opportunities to evolve into a more dangerous form – a “high-risk” scenario, said Dr Louise Moncla, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Pennsylvania Read more at straitstimes.com.
·straitstimes.com·
Keeping eyes on bird flu outbreak that could quickly escalate
First human bird flu case in England since May amid national animal outbreak
First human bird flu case in England since May amid national animal outbreak
Since 2021, the UK has reported seven instances of A(H5N1) avian influenza, making this the second occurrence where the infected individual displayed symptoms, while the previous ones were asymptomatic.
·getsurrey.co.uk·
First human bird flu case in England since May amid national animal outbreak
Emergence of a novel reassortant highly pathogenic avian influenza clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N2) Virus, 2024 - PubMed
Emergence of a novel reassortant highly pathogenic avian influenza clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N2) Virus, 2024 - PubMed
Reassortant highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N2) clade 2.3.4.4.b viruses were detected from ducks and environmental samples in Egypt, June 2024. Genomic and phylogenetic analyses revealed a novel genotype produced by reassortment of an A(H5N1) clade 2.3.3.4b virus with an A(H9N2) G1-like virus. …
·pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov·
Emergence of a novel reassortant highly pathogenic avian influenza clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N2) Virus, 2024 - PubMed
Pork Industry Keeps a Watchful Eye on H5N1 Developments - Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info
Pork Industry Keeps a Watchful Eye on H5N1 Developments - Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info
The pork industry is actively monitoring the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), emphasizing the importance of preparedness while reassuring consumers about the safety of pork products. Dr. Brett […]
·swineweb.com·
Pork Industry Keeps a Watchful Eye on H5N1 Developments - Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info
Many recent US confirmations in US poultry have involved D1.1, but in November 2024, (USDA) and (APHIS) said the D1.2 genotype had been detected in pigs and poultry at a backyard farm In Crook County, Oregon
Many recent US confirmations in US poultry have involved D1.1, but in November 2024, (USDA) and (APHIS) said the D1.2 genotype had been detected in pigs and poultry at a backyard farm In Crook County, Oregon
Two patients with severe infections, one fatal, in the United States and Canada were infected with viruses that belonged to the D1.1 genotype.
·cidrap.umn.edu·
Many recent US confirmations in US poultry have involved D1.1, but in November 2024, (USDA) and (APHIS) said the D1.2 genotype had been detected in pigs and poultry at a backyard farm In Crook County, Oregon
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has received an overwhelming response to its recent call for research proposals aimed at enhancing the swine industry’s defenses against H5N1 influenza
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has received an overwhelming response to its recent call for research proposals aimed at enhancing the swine industry’s defenses against H5N1 influenza
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has received an overwhelming response to its recent call for research proposals aimed at enhancing the swine industry’s defenses against H5N1 influenza. In a […]
·swineweb.com·
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has received an overwhelming response to its recent call for research proposals aimed at enhancing the swine industry’s defenses against H5N1 influenza
What is H5N9? H5N9 is a rare subtype of the influenza A virus that can cause highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu. It's a reassortment strain that originated from the H5N1, H7N9, and H9N2 subtypes
What is H5N9? H5N9 is a rare subtype of the influenza A virus that can cause highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu. It's a reassortment strain that originated from the H5N1, H7N9, and H9N2 subtypes
U.S. authorities also identified the more common H5N1 strain on the same farm in Merced County, California.
·newsweek.com·
What is H5N9? H5N9 is a rare subtype of the influenza A virus that can cause highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu. It's a reassortment strain that originated from the H5N1, H7N9, and H9N2 subtypes
Bird flu strikes UK: First human case detected
Bird flu strikes UK: First human case detected
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) bosses are racing to contain the virus hunting down all contacts of the individual who is 'well' and was admitted to a High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID) unit
·dailymail.co.uk·
Bird flu strikes UK: First human case detected
Human case of bird flu recorded in the UK as prevention zone launched
Human case of bird flu recorded in the UK as prevention zone launched

The local resident has contracted bird flu after prolonged contact with infected birds, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.

This marks a rare occurrence, with only seven cases identified in the UK since 2021. The UKHSA has stressed that the risk to the general public remains “very low.”

·independent.co.uk·
Human case of bird flu recorded in the UK as prevention zone launched
Human bird flu case found in UK
Human bird flu case found in UK
Farm worker said to be well and being monitored at specialist infectious disease ward after testing positive
·telegraph.co.uk·
Human bird flu case found in UK
West Midlands person contracts bird flu on farm
West Midlands person contracts bird flu on farm
A person in the West Midlands has contracted the H5N1 strain of bird flu, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today confirmed.
·farminguk.com·
West Midlands person contracts bird flu on farm