Insights and Stories on Bird Flu

May. 17, 2024 at 2:15 pm CDT

A U.S.-based wastewater detection dashboard has identified high levels of influenza A (a subtype of H5N1 bird flu) in Illinois and Florida—two states that have not yet reported positive cases of the disease in dairy herds.

By Jeff Melchior

May. 14, 2024 at 4:45 pm CDT

It’s so far, so good when it comes to Canada’s milk testing efforts against bird flu as all samples have tested negative thus far.

By Jeff Melchior

May. 10, 2024 at 1:04 pm CDT

The Biden administration said today it will provide nearly $200 million to fight the spread of avian flu among dairy cows, in the government's latest bid to contain outbreaks that have fueled concerns about human infections with the H5N1 virus.

By Leah Douglas, Reuters

May. 9, 2024 at 3:17 pm CDT

The Government of Canada and stakeholders are taking new precautions to help prevent the emergence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Canadian dairy cattle.

By Jeff Melchior

May. 1, 2024 at 5:29 pm CDT

According to the CFIA, animals that hunt, scavenge or otherwise consume infected birds are at risk. For example, cats that go outdoors may hunt and consume an infected bird. Dogs may scavenge dead birds. “If your pet has found a sick or dead bird or other wildlife, report it to your regional avian influenza hotline or the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative,” advises the CFIA.

By Jeff Melchior