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
What we know – and don’t know – about a new strain of bird flu reported in Merced County
The virus was reported in a commercial flock of ducks. It’s the first time the subtype has been detected in the United States.
New Bird Flu Strain Found in U.S. Dairy Cows
A new strain of bird flu has infected dairy cows in Nevada, marking the second time the virus has jumped from birds to cattle. This latest infection — reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wednesday — involves a strain of H5N1,
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 severe infections in humans, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected In US Dairy Cattle Sparking Concerns Of Spread
A new strain of bird flu has been detected in US dairy cattle, raising concerns about its potential transmission and impact on livestock and public health. The USDA confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1,
Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
The detection indicates that distinct forms of the virus known as Type A H5N1 have spilled over from wild birds into cattle at least twice.
USDA: Second strain of bird flu detected in cattle for the first time
A second strain of bird flu has been detected in U.S. dairy cattle, marking the first confirmed infections of this particular virus in cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
New strain of bird flu found for 1st time in U.S. dairy cattle, Nevada herds infected
A second kind of bird flu has been detected for the first time in U.S. dairy cattle.  The strain was found in several herds in Nevada, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Wednesday.
Second bird flu strain found in dairy cattle, USDA says
U.S. dairy cattle tested positive for a strain of bird flu that previously had not been seen in cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, ramping up concerns about the persistent spread of the virus.
Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals
The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to ...
As U.S. bird flu spreads, hospitals will screen more people. Will Canada?
As bird flu spread among animals soars in the United States, hospitals are being told to proactively screen for potential ...
First Reported H5N9 Bird Flu Outbreak In US As H5N1 Keeps Spreading
While the H5N1 bird flu keep spreading, the first reported H5N9 outbreak in the United States has been identified on a duck ...
What is influenza A, the type of flu making people so sick right now?
(NEXSTAR) – The flu is spreading far and wide across the U.S. – and influenza A is largely to blame. Of all the flu tests reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since the start of ...
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What to know about bird flu in Illinois
Where has bird flu been reported in Illinois? Are my pets at risk? Should I still be eating eggs? Here’s what to know about ...
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The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu -- a different subtype of the ... diagnosed with influenza, a recent study reports an ... Single Mutation in H5N1 Influenza Surface ...
Experts warn about the new H5N9 bird flu affecting California: How is it different from H5N1?
The first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry has been reported in California on a duck farm leading to the culling of ...
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Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states
H5N1 is a shapeshifter, so to speak, due to its segmented DNA, Michael explains. “For example, if a human gets infected with a bird flu and also carries a human influenza A virus, these two ...
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The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu -- a different subtype of the ... Single Mutation in H5N1 Influenza Surface Protein Could Enable Easier Human Infection Dec. 6, 2024 ...
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What Is Bird Flu and How Does It Affect Egg Prices?
As cases of bird flu continue to climb among wild birds, poultry and cattle in the U.S., the virus poses an increasing threat to human health. A total of 67 human cases of the H5N1 virus have ...