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US: New strain of bird flu detected in dairy cows
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced on February 5 that it had detected a strain of avian influenza in dairy cattle that had never been seen before in cows. Prior to the discovery of this strain of avian influenza, all 957 reported cases of avian influenza in dairy cattle this year were caused by the same strain of the virus, according to the USDA. Dairy cows are raised on a farm in Porterville, California, USA. Illustration photo: AFP Nearly 70 people in the US have contracted avian influenza since April 2024, mostly farm workers, as the virus..
The avian flu epidemic caused a serious shortage of chicken eggs in Australia
The outbreak of bird flu led to the destruction of about 1.5 million chickens, causing a serious egg shortage in Australia. Illustration photo. Faced with a serious shortage of eggs, fast food chain McDonald’s in Australia said it will stop serving breakfast at 10:30 a.m instead of noon as usual. Fast food chain McDonald’s in Australia announced that it has shortened breakfast service hours, after an outbreak of bird flu led to the destruction of about 1.5 million chickens and a severe egg shortage in this country. In a Facebook post on July 2, McDonald’s said: “Like many retailers, we..
Avian influenza in chickens
Avian influenza in chickens is a dangerous disease with high mortality and infection rates and can be transmitted to humans. Avian influenza is one of the most dangerous diseases and seriously affects the livestock industry, with high morbidity, infection and mortality rates, possibly up to 100% and is one of the diseases that must be destroyed when detected. So how to know if your chickens have bird flu? I. CAUSES OF THE DISEASE Avian influenza is an infectious disease caused by type A influenza virus of the Orthomyxoviridae. Influenza A virus infects poultry, some mammals and can spread to humans...
Australia has an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, the Philippines immediately banned imports
The Philippine government on June 8 announced a ban on poultry imports from Australia, which is facing an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H7N3 and H7N9. A poultry vendor at a market in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, on May 9. Image: AFP. The Philippine Department of Agriculture has banned the importation of poultry and wild birds from Australia, citing concerns over the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H7N3 and H7N9 strains. The ban is effective immediately, Philippine officials said, “to prevent the introduction of HPAI viruses into the domestic poultry population.” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel..
Things to know about bird flu that can infect dairy cows and humans
Outbreaks of avian influenza in dairy cows in the US have now been confirmed in Minnesota and Iowa, bringing the total number of affected states to 11. US government officials have asked these states to increase testing. Dairy cows are raised on a farm in Porterville, California, USA. Image: AFP/TTXVN More than 80 dairy herds and three dairy workers have tested positive for the virus since late March. Other states reporting cases include Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota and Texas. Scientists have provided guidance on what to know about the outbreak. Why bird flu..
China discovered bird flu in wild animals
China’s Ministry of Agriculture announced the discovery of flu cases in wild poultry in the western part of the country. The above information has made public opinion confused concerns about the risks from bird flu after an outbreak of infection in cattle herds is occurring in the US. The above information has made public opinion confused concerns about the risks from bird flu after an outbreak of infection in cattle herds is occurring in the US. Specifically, two counties in Qinghai province, China confirmed 275 cases of influenza infection in samples from dead Pallas gulls and other wild birds. The ministry received..