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Second form of bird flu detected in US cows

2nd form of bird flu detected in US cows

A branch of the H5N1 bird flu family tree that hadn't previously been seen in cattle has now been detected in dairy cows.

Science News · 7h

A second version of bird flu is infecting cows. What does that mean?

While the risk to humans of exposure from cows or milk remains low, this new flu spillover from birds into cows raises the need for continued surveillance.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Dairy cows infected with second version of bird flu

A version of the avian influenza virus different from the one rampaging through herds since last spring has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada, USDA says.

Westchester County park closed due to bird flu concerns

UPI News on MSN · 7h

Expert concerned U.S. not prepared for bird flu spread in humans

When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that may lead to human-to-human spread, that "train has already left the station," warns one infectious disease expert.

Yahoo · 3h

Milwaukee County Zoo closes aviary over bird flu concerns

The Milwaukee County Zoo announced Thursday that it is temporarily closing the Herb and Nada Mahler Family Aviary amid concerns over the spread of bird flu.

NBC New York on MSN · 11h

Westchester County park closed due to bird flu concerns after 12 geese found dead

A park in Westchester County was shut down after 12 dead Canada geese were found in the pond, with officials worried it could have been a result of bird flu. The gate to Caroll Park in Mount Pleasant was locked Wednesday night,

As bird flu spreads, what is the risk from eggs and milk?

As bird flu spreads in the United States, are there are any risks of the virus from drinking milk or eating eggs? Here's what you need to know, according to experts.

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A Second Type of Bird Flu is Circulating in U.S. Ducks—What to Know

Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry ...

Are eggs safe to eat? Kent State expert answers your questions about bird flu

Q&A: From people avoiding wild birds to farmers protecting their animals, Kent State epidemiologist Dr. Tara Smith shares ...

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US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?

With the devastating 1918 pandemic in mind, US health officials saw an outbreak in Asia and swung into action. What happened ...

New bird flu infections in Nevada dairy cattle signal the virus may be here to stay

Six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a newer variant of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s been associated with ...

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What you need to know about bird flu in the United States

Currently, there are a total of 67 confirmed human cases in the United States and one death associated with the bird flu.

Could the Bird Flu Become Airborne?

Scientists were slow to recognize that Covid spreads through the air. Some are now trying to get ahead of the bird flu.

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First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In This Hudson Valley County, Officials Say

A wild Canada goose in Rockland County has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu), marking the county's first ...

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