#avian-influenza

#avian-influenza

The article highlights the ongoing risk of avian influenza to both livestock and human health, challenging the narrative of safety from agriculture departments.

California's bird flu outbreaks are raising concerns about turkey safety this Thanksgiving, as the disease impacts poultry and dairy farms.

California faces serious challenges with bird flu outbreaks affecting poultry and dairy operations, impacting food safety during the holiday season.

California's bird flu outbreaks have led to mass culling of poultry, affecting food safety and consumer assurance for holiday meals.

Pasteurized milk is safe even if sourced from farms with avian influenza-infected cows, as pasteurization completely inactivates the virus.

A recall of raw cat food in Oregon is due to a bird flu link; consumption can be harmful to pets.

Smaller egg producers can thrive during price increases due to consumer preference for quality and ethical farming practices.

Australia's egg shortages are linked to avian influenza outbreaks leading to significant poultry euthanasia and subsequent production declines.

70 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu since April 2024; risk varies by exposure.

Black rats have tested positive for H5N1, raising concerns about new transmission routes to pets and humans.

H5N1 is evolving unpredictably, increasing the pandemic risk.

Confirmed human cases of bird flu are on the rise, particularly among farmworkers.

H5N1 avian influenza could easily mutate to infect humans, raising pandemic concerns. Only one mutation needed for efficient human cell binding.

H5N1 was found in a stray cat in San Mateo County, emphasizing the need for vigilance among pet and poultry owners.

The spread of bird flu in domestic birds and cats remains concerning, with significant impacts reported in poultry and some infections noted in cats.

Peel Region health officials are investigating suspected avian influenza cases after a significant number of dead wild birds were found.

All live poultry markets in NYC and nearby areas are temporarily closed due to bird flu cases, ensuring public health safety.

The U.S. is implementing a $1 billion plan to combat avian influenza affecting poultry and egg prices.

The UK has contained a recent infection of avian influenza in sheep, with strict biosecurity measures in place to prevent further spread.

Avian flu has caused egg shortages and price increases, with delayed effects on retail prices becoming evident to consumers.

Egg prices reached a record high in February driven by avian influenza, yet wholesale prices are falling.

Avian influenza outbreaks have drastically affected egg prices and supply in the U.S.

Egg prices are surging due to widespread shortages caused by avian influenza and inflation.

The current avian influenza outbreak has severely impacted the egg-laying chicken population in the U.S.

Dr. Craig Stephen and Dr. Marcela Uhart are key experts presenting on One Health at the Cornell Center for Wildlife Health.

A confirmed case of bird flu has been detected in a Canada goose at Rouge National Urban Park, with five others suspected.

Small-scale farmers like Kimberly Henny are increasingly concerned about avian influenza affecting their flocks due to migratory birds.

New Zealand halts poultry exports due to bird flu case, emphasizing the need to regain high pathogen-free status for trade.