philosophyfromApaonline3 months agoThe Increasing Global Biosecurity Threat: Room for Philosophical InputAdvancements in genetic technologies pose significant biosecurity risks due to inadequate national regulations.
Coronavirusfromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoUK experts urge prioritising research into 24 types of deadly pathogen families24 deadly pathogens identified pose health risks in the UK, emphasizing the need for research due to climate change and antibiotic resistance.
fromABC7 San Francisco6 months agoCoronavirusDead cows on the side of the road shows aftermath of Bird Flu outbreakInfectious bird flu is currently affecting livestock in California, sparking serious biosecurity concerns.Local advocates are alarmed by the exposure of dead cows to public and potential virus spread.
fromArs Technica1 month agoCoronavirusUK on alert after H5N1 bird flu spills over to sheep in world-firstThe UK has contained a recent infection of avian influenza in sheep, with strict biosecurity measures in place to prevent further spread.
fromwww.npr.org2 months agoCoronavirusOn the frontline against bird flu, egg farmers fear they're losing the battleAvian flu outbreak prompts distressing decisions at Herbruck's Poultry Ranch.The mental health toll on staff is significant due to large-scale culling of birds.Investment in biosecurity is crucial but not sufficient to combat the outbreak.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com3 months agoMiscellaneousHuman case of bird flu confirmed in the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comA human case of bird flu has been confirmed in the UK, but the public risk remains low.
philosophyfromApaonline3 months agoThe Increasing Global Biosecurity Threat: Room for Philosophical InputAdvancements in genetic technologies pose significant biosecurity risks due to inadequate national regulations.
Coronavirusfromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoUK experts urge prioritising research into 24 types of deadly pathogen families24 deadly pathogens identified pose health risks in the UK, emphasizing the need for research due to climate change and antibiotic resistance.
fromABC7 San Francisco6 months agoCoronavirusDead cows on the side of the road shows aftermath of Bird Flu outbreakInfectious bird flu is currently affecting livestock in California, sparking serious biosecurity concerns.Local advocates are alarmed by the exposure of dead cows to public and potential virus spread.
fromArs Technica1 month agoCoronavirusUK on alert after H5N1 bird flu spills over to sheep in world-firstThe UK has contained a recent infection of avian influenza in sheep, with strict biosecurity measures in place to prevent further spread.
fromwww.npr.org2 months agoCoronavirusOn the frontline against bird flu, egg farmers fear they're losing the battleAvian flu outbreak prompts distressing decisions at Herbruck's Poultry Ranch.The mental health toll on staff is significant due to large-scale culling of birds.Investment in biosecurity is crucial but not sufficient to combat the outbreak.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com3 months agoMiscellaneousHuman case of bird flu confirmed in the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comA human case of bird flu has been confirmed in the UK, but the public risk remains low.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com1 month agoCoronavirusRFK, Jr. Wants to Let Bird Flu Spread on Poultry Farms. Why Experts Are ConcernedSecretary Kennedy's plan to let H5N1 spread in poultry is deemed dangerous and ineffective by experts.
fromWashington Post2 months agoUS newsBird flu fears have backyard chicken coop owners on edge for what's nextSmall-scale farmers like Kimberly Henny are increasingly concerned about avian influenza affecting their flocks due to migratory birds.
fromFortune Asia4 months agoMiscellaneousNew Zealand halts poultry exports as bird flu found at egg farmNew Zealand halts poultry exports due to bird flu case, emphasizing the need to regain high pathogen-free status for trade.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com1 month agoCoronavirusRFK, Jr. Wants to Let Bird Flu Spread on Poultry Farms. Why Experts Are ConcernedSecretary Kennedy's plan to let H5N1 spread in poultry is deemed dangerous and ineffective by experts.
fromWashington Post2 months agoUS newsBird flu fears have backyard chicken coop owners on edge for what's nextSmall-scale farmers like Kimberly Henny are increasingly concerned about avian influenza affecting their flocks due to migratory birds.
fromFortune Asia4 months agoMiscellaneousNew Zealand halts poultry exports as bird flu found at egg farmNew Zealand halts poultry exports due to bird flu case, emphasizing the need to regain high pathogen-free status for trade.
UK politicsfromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoUK's seasonal farm worker scheme to be extended for five yearsEnvironment Secretary Steve Reed announces a five-year extension of the seasonal farm worker scheme to improve relations with farmers and address profitability concerns.
East Bay foodfromABC7 San Francisco2 months agoBay Area backyard chicken businesses see surge in popularity amid rising egg prices, shortagesBackyard chicken farming is increasingly popular due to rising egg prices, prompting a significant spike in sales and inquiries.
fromSacramento Bee5 months agoCoronavirusCalifornia agriculture faces significant losses as avian flu outbreak spreads. 'It's a mess'The avian flu outbreak is severely impacting California's agriculture, with over 25% of dairies under quarantine and millions of birds culled.
fromkffhealthnews.org2 months agoCoronavirusWhy the Egg Industry Is Losing the Battle with Bird FluThe emotional and financial strain of managing avian flu outbreaks weighs heavily on poultry producers like Herbruck's Poultry Ranch.
fromSacramento Bee5 months agoCoronavirusCalifornia agriculture faces significant losses as avian flu outbreak spreads. 'It's a mess'The avian flu outbreak is severely impacting California's agriculture, with over 25% of dairies under quarantine and millions of birds culled.
fromkffhealthnews.org2 months agoCoronavirusWhy the Egg Industry Is Losing the Battle with Bird FluThe emotional and financial strain of managing avian flu outbreaks weighs heavily on poultry producers like Herbruck's Poultry Ranch.
fromwww.mediaite.com4 months agoCoronavirusJoe Rogan Sounds Alarm On Covid 2.0 After Virus Samples Go Missing From Australian Lab: Like the Opening of 28 Days Later!'Concerns are raised about a biosecurity breach in Australia posing potential health risks similar to the COVID-19 pandemic.
fromLos Angeles Times7 months agoCoronavirusCalifornia reports a total of eight H5N1 bird flu outbreaks among dairy herdsCalifornia dairy herds with H5N1 have increased to eight, with investigations ongoing into the source and genetic similarities to earlier outbreaks.
fromNature11 months agoOMG scienceDaily briefing: Rejuvenating the immune system could slow ageingStudies show potential to treat immune ageing, cows as reservoir for bird flu, AlphaFold upgrade benefit for drug discovery.