Spikes of Bird Flu in Cats Could Be a Warning of a Future Pandemic
“Cats infected with bird flu are falling under the radar when it comes to tracking and managing the virus, and this must change rapidly, scientists warn in a new paper.”
Alarm as bird flu now ‘endemic in cows’ while Trump cuts staff and funding
“A newer variant of H5N1 bird flu has spilled over into dairy cows separately in Nevada and Arizona, prompting new theories about how the virus is spread and leading to questions about containing the ongoing outbreaks.
The news comes amid a purge of experts at federal agencies, including employees who were responding to the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Department of Agriculture.”
Worst avian flu crisis ever recorded spreads across Antarctica
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, which has caused the death of hundreds of millions of birds in the last five years around the world, is spreading across Antarctica, a pristine paradise for wildlife. An expedition led by Spanish virologist Antonio Alcamí has confirmed the presence of the virus “in all animal species detected at each site” on six islands in the north of the Antarctic Peninsula
Sudden and Alarming Surge of Bird Flu Spreading to Cats and Dogs in 31 U.S. States
“Bird flu, or avian influenza, has long been a concern for birds and poultry – as the name suggests. However, a worrying trend has been observed across the United States. There’s been a sudden surge of cats and dogs falling victim to this nasty virus”
Bird flu, or avian influenza, has long been a concern for birds and poultry – as the name suggests. However, a worrying trend has been observed across the United States. There’s been a sudden surge of cats and dogs falling victim to this nasty virus