Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health
The ongoing epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1) has sparked concerns among health officials because of the virus’s ability to infect diverse animal species, including pigs, big cats, and humans, raising fears of a potential pandemic.
Poultry farmers must pass a biosecurity audit before restocking their birds after a highly pathogenic avian influenza detection and before receiving future indemnity payments.
Bird droppings analysis tracks avian influenza risks for humans in North America
Bird droppings analysis tracks avian influenza risks for humans in North America Research reveals potential threats to human health from avian influenza through bird droppings in North America
USDA creates milk testing strategy to combat H5N1 in dairy cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new federal order, as well as accompanying guidance, on December 6 as part of its new National Milk Testing Strategy. This builds on efforts by federal and state entities since the outbreak of H5N1 in dairy cattle in March.
H5N1 bird flu pandemic might be 100 times worse than COVID, warn experts: Know how to stay safe
Experts warn of H5N1 flu pandemic risk, highlighting its zoonotic transmission potential. WHO records 887 cases with a high mortality rate. EFSA raises concerns about companion animal transmission, urging public health precautions. Bird flu became a serious concern when a man from Texas got the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, from dairy cows presumed to be infected with the virus.
A single mutation in dairy cow-associated H5N1 viruses increases receptor binding breadth
Nature Communications - Highly pathogenic avian influenza clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 viruses are causing a multistate outbreak in dairy cows. In this study, the authors report that recent H5N1 viruses...
Bird flu virus in patient likely mutated while in hospital
The CDC said the patient was infected by sick and dead birds.Subscribe to 5NEWS for exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/5news?sub_confirmation=1 Fol...
According to press reports, two house cats in Goleta in Santa Barbara County died of bird flu, Santa Barbara County Public Health officials confirmed on
What you need to know about the spread of Bird Flu in Los Angeles - Santa Monica Daily Press
Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the region's first human case of H5 bird flu last week, marking a significant development in the ongoing outbreak that had already affected several domestic cats in the area, raising concerns about the virus's spread among mammals. The human case involved an adult who contracted the virus through exposure
APHA has officially confirmed that two more cases of H5N1 have been found on premises in Norfolk. Testing confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was present at premises near Attleborough, as well as premises near Hingham in South Norfolk. The case near Hingham follows a slaughter on suspicion which was declared on 23 December. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been implemented at each premises, and all the poultry on each premises will be humanely culled. A third case has also been identified near Beverley in East Riding of Yorkshire. APHA is reminding bird keepers to remain vigilant and follow biosecurity measures to prevent more outbreaks. Details on the current disease control zones and biosecurity guidance can be found on the APHA website.
New case of bird flu confirmed in Yorkshire commercial flock - Agriland.ie
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 (bird flu) has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a third premises near Beverley, East
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Detected in Israel's Kfar Vitkin: 19,000 Turkeys Affected - Live india
Jerusalem [Israel], December 30: An outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has been detected in a turkey fattening coop in Moshav Kfar Vitkin, near Netanya, Israel. The outbreak was confirmed across six poultry coops, affecting approximately 19,000 turkeys aged 12 weeks, raising concerns about the virus's potential spread.
Cats Are Uniquely Vulnerable to Bird Flu, Says Humane Society
Learn why the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is cautioning pet owners against feeding raw meat or dairy to cats amid an Avian Influenza scare, highlighting the risks and consequences for feline well-being.
In March, the specter of a bird flu epidemic in dairy cows raised its ugly head after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced cases of avian influenza in dairy cows
Following the devastation of recent bird flu summers, numbers of Great Skua have crept back up in Shetland – but are still significantly below pre-bird flu levels. A full census of the species, for which Shetland is a global stronghold, was carried out at Hermaness and Noss to see how populations are faring. At Hermaness, some 220 breeding pairs were counted – a small increase from the 208 in 2023 but still down a huge 77% on the 955 pairs counted in 2018, the last full census before the outbreak.
Increasingly, it seems that the ongoing spread of bird flu among cattle and the possible evolution of a strain that can be transmitted between humans will be the biggest story of 2025. I hope I'm wrong.
Bird Flu confirmed at third site near Yorkshire town | ITV News
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs say that avian influenza has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in East Yorkshire. | ITV News Calendar