Insights and Stories on Avian Influenza

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Explainer: How U.S. states are testing for bird flu

Jul. 10, 2024 at 10:11 am CDT

States in the U.S. are playing a key role in the nation's response to a growing outbreak of avian flu among dairy cattle that has also infected a small number of humans. The states are chiefly responsible for testing cows and people for the virus, but they take different approaches. Scientists tracking bird flu are increasingly concerned that current surveillance efforts are not sufficient.

Bird flu strain in US cows shows minimal air spread in ferret study

Jul. 8, 2024 at 2:26 pm CDT

By Jennifer Rigby Reuters

Germany reports rare outbreak of H7N5 bird flu near Dutch border

Jul. 4, 2024 at 11:34 am CDT

By Reuters

Colorado reports human case of bird flu

Jul. 3, 2024 at 1:58 pm CDT

By Leah Douglas Reuters

US farm agency to pay farmers for milk loss due to bird flu

Jun. 27, 2024 at 9:18 am CDT

By Leah Douglas Reuters

U..S food safety regulators expand bird flu testing in milk products

Jun. 25, 2024 at 11:07 am CDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has begun testing more dairy products for evidence of the bird flu virus as outbreaks spread among dairy herds across the country.

By Leah Douglas and Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

Bovine bird flu reports still at zero in Canada

Jun. 20, 2024 at 5:09 pm CDT

Results of a national testing program conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released June 18 showed no evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the country’s milk supply. "Commercially sold milk and milk products remain safe to consume," said a release from the CFIA and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). It was also noted that even if traces of the virus were found, the pasteurization process would have rendered them harmless.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Dairy testing for bird flu expanded in Canada

Jun. 17, 2024 at 3:19 pm CDT

On June 17, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated their guidance for private veterinarians on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The update noted the expanded eligibility for testing, and that the CFIA would cover lab test fees at any Canadian Animal Health Surveillance Network (CAHSN) lab that is approved to test samples in domestic animals. The agency will not, however, pay veterinarian fees for sample collection or shipment to the lab.

By Jeff Melchior

Pasteurization may not clear bird flu virus from heavily infected milk

Jun. 14, 2024 at 1:42 pm CDT

Reuters – In raw milk samples spiked with high amounts of bird flu virus, small amounts of infectious virus were still detectable after treatment with a standard pasteurization method, researchers said on Friday. The findings reflect experimental conditions in a laboratory and should not be used to draw any conclusions […]

By Nancy Lapid

Bird flu continues to spread in U.S. dairy farms

Jun. 13, 2024 at 4:29 pm CDT

The number of dairy farms in the United States that have reported bird flu among their livestock increased to 94 in a dozen states, according to reports. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control said the risk to humans remains low. The CDC noted it’s monitoring more than 500 people with […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

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