Dairy Cow Health & Disease

Livestock & Poultry Diseases
France reports first human case of cattle virus Shamonda
The midge-borne virus, which causes fever, lower milk output and abortions in ruminants, has been found in cattle in 52 French departments since this summer.
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Avian Influenza
Washington resident contracts H5N1 after exposure to affected cattle
A resident of Yakima County, Washington, has tested positive for avian influenza after the state confirmed two dairy herds there were affected by the H5N1 virus.
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Dairy Cow Health & Disease
Washington state sees first cases of HPAI in dairy cattle
USDA confirms two herds affected, but says there is no risk to consumer health or the safety of the commercial milk supply.
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Dairy Cow Health & Disease
New study explains lack of respiratory symptoms in H5N1 infected cows
Cow's respiratory tissues lack key binding sites used by the virus to infect cells, suggesting H5N1 could manifest unusual symptoms in other species.
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Avian Influenza
Ongoing H5N1 research raises more questions about dairy farm spread
Researcher says he remains unable to explain exactly how the virus is spreading from one farm to the next.
H5N1 avian influenza virus illustration with red text label and 3D virus particle model
Dairy Cow Health & Disease
US dairy industry faces new threats and new opportunities
Animal disease concerns and labor shortages are persistent challenges, but rising protein demand and low feed prices are bright spots for the industry.
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New World screwworm
US sees 29 cases of New World screwworm in June
The latest case was reported in a dog in Pecos County, Texas, on June 30.
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Avian Influenza
Cost of HPAI to dairy farmers may exceed US government aid
Insufficient government assistance could increase the spread of disease as farmers weigh costs and benefits of biosecurity, researcher says.
H5N1 avian influenza virus particle illustration with red text label
Animal Health & Veterinary
USDA confirms 2 additional cases of New World screwworm in US
The two additional cases of New World screwworm in the United States come from a calf in La Salle County, Texas, and a dog in Andrews County, Texas.
Black cattle wearing yellow numbered ear tags grazing in green pasture
Animal Health & Veterinary
Second case of New World screwworm confirmed 5.6 miles from first
Newest detection is within the established movement control zone and enhanced sterile insect dispersal area.
Animal Health & Veterinary
Texas governor looks to accelerate construction of new NWS sterile fly facility
The original operational capability for the facility in Edinburg, Texas, was originally targeted for November 2027, but Gov. Greg Abbott said he would like to see the facility operational by May 2027.
Black fly with reddish-brown head resting on a green leaf covered with water droplets
Animal Health & Veterinary
AVMA: Veterinarians are key to New World screwworm response
Following the recent detection of New World screwworm in Texas, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is empowering one of the most important tools in preventing, identifying, treating and containing this parasite: the veterinarian.
Veterinarian in white coat inspecting cattle in a modern barn facility with overhead lighting
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