Avian Influenza

Avian Influenza

Study: H5N1 has major economic costs for dairy industry

A new paper from a team of Cornell University researchers shows that the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus causes severe mastitis and decreased milk production in dairy cows, a drop-off that may extend beyond the clinical outbreak period.

Avian Influenza

Vaccinating cattle for H5N1 protects poultry, other animals

California’s state veterinarian tells U.S. House subcommittee that because infected dairy cattle are allowed to develop immunity after exposure, that puts birds and other mammals at risk.

Avian Influenza

How personnel can drive dairy-to-poultry HPAI transmission

The number of pathways that avian influenza can be transferred between dairy herds, and to poultry flocks, is extensive.

Avian Influenza

CDC streamlines its H5N1 reporting

The agency says the frequency of its data updates will reflect the current public health situation.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Countries vary widely in surveillance, notification of ASF, HPAI

But variation in income doesn't explain the difference in disease surveillance outcomes, researcher says.

Consumer Trends

Consumer confidence in eggs, dairy strong despite H5N1 outbreaks

U.S. consumer demand for eggs and milk remain strong, despite H5N1 outbreaks in poultry and dairy cattle.

Featured

Contract to develop avian flu vaccine canceled by HHS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminated the investment, calling mRNA technology “under-tested” and citing “safety concerns.”

Avian Influenza

Mitigating HPAI in broilers requires epidemiological study

Approaching poultry virus control like a crime scene investigation could provide clues to stop its spread.

Avian Influenza

CDC taps Texas A&M to assess avian flu among dairy farm workers

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a more than US$3 million, one-year grant to a multidisciplinary research team led by experts at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health to assess the presence of avian influenza among dairy farm workers in Texas.

Dairy Cow Health & Disease

Researchers work to develop H5N1 vaccine for dairy cows

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Genvax Technologies are investing $278,163 into a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to develop an H5N1 vaccine for dairy cows.

Avian Influenza

Stopping HPAI may require changes to poultry farming

Designing complexes around the way infectious diseases spread could minimize future losses.

Avian Influenza

Human H5N1 case in Mexico linked to D1.1 genotype

Contract tracing has not yet identified the source of the fatal infection.

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