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A view of dairy farmer Brent Pollard’s farm in Rockford, Illinois, U.S., April 9, 2024. REUTERS/Jim Vondruska

State and industry input led US farm agency to relax bird flu testing order for cows

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.

Livestock, News

Three new cases of bird flu in B.C. poultry

By Geralyn Wichers October 22, 2024

British Columbia has three new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) among commercial poultry flocks in the Abbotsford and Chilliwack areas.

(Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Livestock, News, Reuters

Bird flu cases presumed in four Washington farm workers, state says

By Reuters, Tom Polansek October 21, 2024

Bird flu is presumed to have infected four poultry workers in Washington state, making it the sixth U.S. state to identify human cases this year, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

Cows that died after being infected with bird flu await pickup from delayed rendering trucks in Tulare County, California, U.S., October 8, 2024. Crystal Heath/Handout via Reuters THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

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Cows dead from bird flu rot in California as heat bakes dairy farms

By Leah Douglas, Reuters October 17, 2024

Cows in California are dying at much higher rates from bird flu than in other affected states, industry and veterinary experts said, and some carcasses have been left rotting in the sun as rendering plants struggle to process all the dead animals.

A quarantine area sign is attached to a tree at a quarantine zone after an outbreak of Bird flu in Victoria, Australia. Photo: AAP Image/Supplied by Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action via Reuters

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‘Awful reality’: Australian government spends $95 million to fight deadly bird flu

By Michelle Wille, The Conversation via Reuters Connect October 16, 2024

The Australian government has committed A$95 million (C$87.2 million) to fight a virulent strain of bird flu wreaking havoc globally. With the arrival of millions of migratory birds this spring, there is an increased risk of a deadly strain arriving in Australia, known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1.

Bird flu has spread to 100 dairies in California and 300 nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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California reports five possible human bird flu cases

By Leah Douglas, Reuters October 15, 2024

California is investigating five possible human cases of bird flu among dairy farm workers, in addition to the six cases previously confirmed in the state, the state health department said on Monday.

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Two additional human bird flu cases confirmed in California

By Leah Douglas and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters October 11, 2024

U.S. and California health officials confirmed two new cases of H5N1 bird flu in dairy farm workers in the state on Friday, bringing the total of infected dairy workers in that state to six, and the total of human cases nationwide this year to 20.

A person holds a test tube labelled “Bird Flu”, in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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California confirms fourth human case of bird flu

By Reuters October 11, 2024

California on Thursday confirmed a fourth case of bird flu in a person who had contact with infected dairy cattle.

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California confirms third human case of bird flu, finds more possible cases

By Reuters, Tom Polansek October 9, 2024

California reported a third human case of bird flu on Wednesday in a dairy worker who had contact with infected cattle and said the state identified two more possible cases in people.

Livestock, News, Reuters

Australia, New Zealand brace for looming bird flu threat

By Lucy Craymer, Peter Hobson, Reuters October 9, 2024

Australia and New Zealand are bracing for the arrival of a destructive bird flu strain by tightening biosecurity at farms, testing shore birds for disease, vaccinating vulnerable species and war-gaming response plans.

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Tag Archives avian influenza

State and industry input led US farm agency to relax bird flu testing order for cows

Three new cases of bird flu in B.C. poultry

Bird flu cases presumed in four Washington farm workers, state says

Cows dead from bird flu rot in California as heat bakes dairy farms

‘Awful reality’: Australian government spends $95 million to fight deadly bird flu

California reports five possible human bird flu cases

Two additional human bird flu cases confirmed in California

California confirms fourth human case of bird flu

California confirms third human case of bird flu, finds more possible cases

Australia, New Zealand brace for looming bird flu threat

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