Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled
Almost 1.8 million farmed and captive birds have been culled in the past three months because of the spread of avian flu across the UK, the BBC has learned. There have been 33 outbreaks of the virus on farms so far,
New CDC survey found undetected cases of bird flu in three veterinarians
It also could mean there are more “virus–infected dairy cattle in states where infection in dairy cattle has not yet been identified,” the CDC says. Human cases of bird flu still remain rare, with only 68 cases confirmed in the United States by the CDC.
New study suggests bird flu is undercounted in the US
A study published Thursday by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention suggests bird flu infections in humans are being significantly undercounted in the U.S.
1st human case of bird flu confirmed in Nevada
Nevada health officials confirmed the first human case of avian influenza (H5N1) in the state on Monday. The infected person was exposed to dairy cattle while working on a dairy farm in Churchill County, according to a news release from the Central Nevada Health District.
A farm worker has contracted Ohio's first human case of bird flu: What to know
The first case of bird flu in a human in Ohio has been reported, according to officials. A farm worker from Mercer County, Ohio, located on the state's western border along Indiana, came into contact with deceased poultry that was infected with the virus,
Some people didn’t know they had a bird flu infection, study of veterinarians suggests
A new study shows that bird flu has silently spread from animals to some veterinarians. The study published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention echoes two smaller ones that detected evidence of infection in previously undiagnosed farmworkers.
As Ohio reports its first human bird flu case, new study finds people may not show symptoms
Two vets said they had no known exposures to animals with known or suspected bird flu, and one said they didn’t practice in a state where there were known bird flu infections am
Avian flu housing order to be introduced in NI
Andrew Muir says the measures announced by his department seek to further protect the national flock.
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Understanding avian flu: symptoms, risks and prevention tips from local expert
Person-to-person transmission remains rare, but Dr. David Hirschwerk provides insight into how to protect yourself from Avian ...
Avian Influenza FAQ: What You Need to Know About Bird Flu
What you need to know about bird flu. Public health experts are closely watching avian influenza, which has affected chickens ...
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France declares avian flu resolved in poultry
Indeed, the French authorities have recently declared to WOAH that the HPAI H5N1 situation in the country’s poultry has been ...
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Avian influenza detected among US veterinarians tested last year
Avian influenza infections were detected among cattle veterinarians tested last fall, including two people with no known exposure to animals with the virus, Reuters reported, citing a report released ...
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Egg prices have climbed amidst an avian flu outbreak. Here's what it means for Illinois
It's no secret that egg prices have gotten steeper, but what does that mean for Illinois producers and consumers?
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Nevada Reports First Case of Human Infection from Avian Influenza A H5N1 in Churchill County
Nevada reports its first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in a dairy farm worker, with CDC considering public risk low.
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UK expands avian influenza housing measures
In response to increased reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds and new cases in poultry and kept birds, ...