Insights and Stories on Bird Flu

Aug. 15, 2024 at 2:21 pm CDT

Cattle returning from the U.S. after a stay of less than 60 days will require additional certification as bird flu concerns continue.

By Geralyn Wichers

Aug. 15, 2024 at 8:45 am CDT

The U.S. bird-flu outbreak in dairy cattle is much larger than official figures suggest due to farmers' reluctance to test their animals and risk the economic consequences of a positive result, according to Reuters interviews with dairy experts, veterinarians, and farmers in six states with known cases.

By Leah Douglas and Tom Polansek, Reuters

Aug. 13, 2024 at 11:57 am CDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday it will expand bird-flu testing of beef entering the food supply as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle, adding that U.S. beef and dairy products remain safe to consume.

By Leah Douglas, Reuters

Aug. 1, 2024 at 1:55 pm CDT

A study posted online on Wednesday suggested that there are more farmworkers infected with bird flu than what has been reported.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jul. 30, 2024 at 1:32 pm CDT

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday it plans to spend $10 million to curb farm worker bird flu infections, including $5 million for seasonal flu vaccines, as part of its efforts to avoid further spread and mutation of the virus.

By Leah Douglas and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters