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Oct. 11, 2024 at 2:43 pm CDT

U.S. and California health officials confirmed two new cases of H5N1 bird flu in dairy farm workers in the state on Friday, bringing the total of infected dairy workers in that state to six, and the total of human cases nationwide this year to 20.

By Leah Douglas and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters

Sep. 16, 2024 at 3:17 pm CDT

Farmers who plan to hunt geese and ducks this fall should take biosecurity measures to ensure they don't transmit high path avian influenza (bird flu) to their flocks and herds.

By Geralyn Wichers

Sep. 12, 2024 at 2:12 pm CDT

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said on Friday that a person hospitalized with bird flu was the first human case detected in the United States without any known animal exposure.

By Adam Peleshaty

Aug. 30, 2024 at 10:10 am CDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is testing to confirm possible cases of bird flu in dairy cattle in California, the nation's biggest milk-producing state, USDA said on Friday.

By Reuters, Tom Polansek

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