A World Health Organization official called for stronger surveillance of animals to curb the spread of bird flu at a press conference Nov. 28. Increased efforts to reduce transmission to new species was also urged. “What we really need globally, in the U.S. and abroad, is much stronger surveillance in animals, in wild birds, in […] Read more
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A Canadian has caught bird flu. Now what?
Victim’s case has commonalities with subtypes infecting poultry birds and dairy cows across North America
The highly pathogenic avian influenza that put a British Columbia teenager in critical condition appears to be the same subtype that has infected poultry farms in Western Canada and dairy herds in the U.S. The Public Health Agency of Canada National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg verified Nov. 13 that the teen’s illness was caused by […] Read more
U.S. plans to begin bulk milk testing for avian flu virus
Industry, veterinary groups pushed for stronger surveillance after virus infected more than 400 dairy herds, 36 people
REUTERS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin testing bulk raw milk across the country for avian flu, a significant expansion of the department’s efforts to stifle the rapid spread of the virus, agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack said. The move comes after livestock and veterinary groups pushed the USDA to strengthen its current […] Read more
U.S. detects avian flu in a pig for the first time
Pigs are a particular concern because they can become co-infected with bird and human viruses and create a new virus
CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) — H5N1 avian flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in hogs in the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said late last month. Pigs represent a particular concern for the spread of bird flu because they can become co-infected with […] Read more
Sask. farm among those infected with HPAI
Glacier FarmMedia – As migratory birds wing their way south, some of them leave cases of bird flu in their wake, especially in British Columbia, where producers, industry groups and governments are trying to keep the seasonal problem from worsening. There are 10 premises infected with H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in B.C. and […] Read more
USDA pressured to back off on bird flu measures
REUTERS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture weakened an emergency order last spring designed to prevent the spread of bird flu among the nation’s dairy cattle after pushback from state and industry officials, according to state and federal records seen by Reuters. The communications show how the early federal response to the U.S. bird flu […] Read more
Bird flu warning issued for U.S. cattle shows
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian cattle owners are being urged not to take animals across the U.S. border to participate in agricultural shows due to ongoing bird flu outbreaks in American dairy herds. On Sept. 16, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency released new guidance for beef and dairy producers, given the still climbing number of cases […] Read more
Missouri health worker who had contact with bird flu patient develops symptoms, US officials report
(Reuters) - A second Missouri healthcare worker who had contact with a hospitalized patient infected with bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms but was not tested for the virus, U.S. officials said on Friday. The number of people who were in contact with the hospitalized bird flu patient in Missouri and developed symptoms is now up to […] Read more
Hunters urged to take biosecurity measures against bird flu
Farmers with plans to hunt ducks and geese should reduce risk of bringing bird flu home
UPDATED: September 19, 2024 – 0830 CST – To correct information provided by NDSU regarding documented cases of dogs transmitting bird flu. Glacier FarmMedia – Farmers planning to hunt geese and ducks this fall should take measures to reduce the risk of transmitting bird flu to flocks and herds say experts from North Dakota State […] Read more
CFIA cautions against taking cattle to U.S. shows as bird flu outbreak continues
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian farmers are advised against taking cattle over the border to participate in U.S. agricultural exhibitions as outbreaks of avian influenza in American dairy cattle continue, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said. “While we understand the traditional and business significance of attending these events, the current HPAI situation in the U.S. […] Read more
