Opinion
We’re Running Out of Chances to Stop Bird Flu
The country’s poor public health response to the outbreak is rooted in the inability to bring in dairy farmers as partners.
Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds
The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a new study from the Czech Republic. Government veterinarians made the discovery while investigating a mysterious outbreak at a highly secured chicken farm last February.
Keeping Bird Flu at Bay
While the disease has continued to kill wild birds, the outbreak at the Crescent Duck Farm has so far been the only case of the disease at a large bird farm in New York. And in th
Scientists test animals for bird flu
At Cornell University’s Wildlife Health Lab, scientists work with New York State to test and identify cases of bird flu among animals in Central New York. USDA data shows this strain of the virus has been detected in wild birds in all 50 states.
What Is Bird Flu And How Does It Affect Food?
Bird flu has dominated the headlines lately, and many wonder what it is and how does it affect food. We delve into its history to answer these questions.
How bird flu 'upended' a Weymouth wildlife hospital
Day-to-day operations require more resources like protective gear, space in the hospital to isolate birds and money to conduct testing, said New England Wildlife Center CEO Zak Mertz.
Dairy workers may have given bird flu virus to their pet cats, with deadly results
A CDC report on bird flu shows potential transmission of bird flu between exposed dairy workers and indoor pet cats. The ...
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Local bird flu prevention, what to do if you encounter a dead bird
Cases of avian influenza continue to rise across the nation with the United States Department of Agriculture reporting over ...
H5N1 testing in cow veterinarians suggests bird flu is spreading silently
Three veterinarians who work with cows have tested positive for prior infections of H5 bird flu, according to a study ...
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Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that’s different from the ... “I always thought one bird-to-cow transmission was a very rare event. Seems that may not ...
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New strain of bird flu detected in Merced County
The virus has spread since the first reported case of bird flu in the U.S. last December. "It rarely stays in poultry and cow; it is now ... and handling dead birds. Another important health ...