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Livestock & Poultry Diseases

IPC introduces new avian influenza preparedness framework

The 2026 Avian Influenza Preparedness Framework is available exclusively to IPC members.

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Study: H5N1 primarily spread by wild birds and waterfowl

Outbreaks of avian influenza tend to hit backyard chicken flocks first, but this isn't the source of infection for most commercial flocks, virologist says.

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H5N1 capable of spreading in raw milk and cheese, researchers say

Dairy producers should monitor their herds for signs of illness as H5N1 continues to circulate, researcher says.

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EFSA: H5N1 from US dairy cattle to Europe very unlikely, but vigilance urged

To ensure preparedness, EFSA recommends raising awareness among farmers and veterinarians and strengthening surveillance for early detection.

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First case of avian influenza in Wisconsin cattle confirmed

Confirmation was a result of routine National Milk Testing Strategy testing.

Senators to USDA: Time to prioritize HPAI poultry vaccine

A December 11 letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins pushed for a strategy to counter the current avian flu outbreak.

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H5N5 avian influenza patient in Washington dies

This was the first time globally that a person was infected with the H5N5 variant.

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Study: 2 key mutations allowed H5N1 to sicken cows, other species

The mutations associated with avian influenza outbreaks in cows are now found in nearly all North American strains of bird flu, researcher says.

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US resident hospitalized with H5N5 avian influenza

The Washington State Department of Health said this is the first time the H5N5 variant has been detected in a human.

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Court: Purina must issue retraction for feed’s avian flu protection claims

Kalmbach Feeds, a direct competitor of Purina, filed suit for false and misleading health claims on Farm to Flock poultry feed.

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Pasteurization found to prevent spread of H5N1 in milk

Consuming unpasteurized milk from infected cattle may lead to disease, research says.

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FFAR develops decontamination strategy for HPAI-infected milk

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Texas A&M AgriLife Research are investing $300,404 in a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to develop effective, farmer-friendly decontamination strategies.

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