highly pathogenic avian influenza

WSDA Reports Two Cases Of Bird Flu In Western Washington Cats
WSDA Reports Two Cases Of Bird Flu In Western Washington Cats
WSDA Reports Two Cases Of Bird Flu In Western Washington Cats
On Wednesday, the Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed that two more indoor cats have contracted Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.  WSDA said the cats, one in King County, the other in Snohomish, were consuming Wild Coast Raw pet food, a pet food that was previously identified during a prior public health alert.  One of ...
One Mutation Could Make H5N1 a Greater Threat, Researchers Say
One Mutation Could Make H5N1 a Greater Threat, Researchers Say
One Mutation Could Make H5N1 a Greater Threat, Researchers Say
While there has been no sign of person-to-person spread of bird flu, researchers now say that a single mutation in the H5N1 avian influenza virus could enhance the virus’ ability to attach to human cells.  That could potentially increase the possibility of transmission among humans, according to a study led by a team of scientists at the Scripps Research Institute.  These finding...
ODA: Bird Flu Confirmed At Clackamas Poultry Operation
ODA: Bird Flu Confirmed At Clackamas Poultry Operation
ODA: Bird Flu Confirmed At Clackamas Poultry Operation
The USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory recently confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Clackamas County commercial poultry operation with approximately 150,000 birds.  According to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, the affected birds were euthanized to prevent the spread of the disease and did not enter the food system.  Avian influen...
HPAI Confirmed In Southern Washington Poultry Operation
HPAI Confirmed In Southern Washington Poultry Operation
HPAI Confirmed In Southern Washington Poultry Operation
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza this year in a commercial poultry operation.  The WSDA says a commercial farm in Franklin County reported high numbers of sudden deaths in chickens on Friday, October 11th.  In addi...
ODA Warning Bird Owners About HPAI
ODA Warning Bird Owners About HPAI
ODA Warning Bird Owners About HPAI
With birds migrating across the Northwest, the Oregon Department of Agriculture said now is a good time to remind bird owners to be mindful of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.  Detections of HPAI in US poultry have been ongoing since 2022, with more detections often occurring during fall and spring months as wild birds continue to spread the virus during seasonal migrations.  Over th... Read Mor
Colombia Lifts Restrictions On U.S. Beef
Colombia Lifts Restrictions On U.S. Beef
Colombia Lifts Restrictions On U.S. Beef
After five months, Colombia has lifted restrictions on imports of U.S. beef related to highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle.  Prior to the ban, U.S. beef was exporting roughly $3 million per day to Colombia.  When the ban started, that figure dropped to $1 million per day in the Central America country.   “Needless ...
South Dakota Company to Test H5N1 Vaccine
South Dakota Company to Test H5N1 Vaccine
South Dakota Company to Test H5N1 Vaccine
South Dakota-based animal health vaccine manufacturer Medgene says it has received approval from the Department of Agriculture to commence testing a vaccine for H5N1 in cattle.   "This is great news for us, for the CVB (USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics) and more importantly, the dairy industry,” says Medgene Chief Operating Officer Tom Halbur. “Our tech...

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