New study from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine confirms mammal-to-mammal avian flu spread
A new study from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine provides evidence that a spillover of avian influenza from birds to dairy cattle across several U.S. states has now led to mammal-to-mammal transmission – between cows and from cows to cats and a raccoon.
USDA Takes Action to Safeguard Livestock and Poultry Health Amid H5N1 Outbreak
The USDA commits $824 million in emergency funding to combat H5N1 in livestock, introducing a new Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program to enhance monitoring and disease control.
Colorado becomes 9th state with H5N1-infected dairy cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) has confirmed a detection of H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cows in Northeast Colorado. This is the first detection of avian influenza diagnosed in cattle in Colorado. Detections of H5N1 in dairy cattle have occurred in eight other states.
New Restrictions on Cattle Imports Amid Rising Influenza Concerns—What You Need to Know!
With the recent outbreaks of avian influenza A H5N1 affecting dairy cows, 17 U.S. states have imposed restrictions on cattle imports to safeguard domestic herds. Explore the impact of these restrictions, the ongoing surveillance efforts, and the latest recommendations from health authorities on how to manage and prevent the spread of this evolving influenza threat.
Avian flu: TN State Veterinarian orders movement restriction for dairy cattle
In a shocking development, the Tennessee State Veterinarian has taken decisive action following the alarming spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds across multiple states. With confirmed cases in Texas, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, and Idaho, the severity of the disease has prompted urgent measures to safeguard Tennessee's livestock industry.