Bird Flu Cases are Down, But the Threat Hasn’t Passed. What to Know About the H5N1 Outbreak.
By most indications, the avian influenza outbreak that has washed over U.S. farms is at an ebb. Experts don’t seem hopeful, ...
Dead geese spur avian flu concerns
The sightings of dead geese on Lake Champlain have concerned local citizens as to the spread of avian flu to other animals and humans. Westport Town Supervisor Michael K. Tyler was not pleased when he ...
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As Bird Flu Spreads, Gillibrand Calls on Trump Administration to Fight Spread, Reduce Cost of Eggs
Live poultry markets in New York are back open after a five-day closure was implemented by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on ...
Wholesale egg prices fall as USDA notes uncertainty in grocery costs
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says it may take time for falling wholesale egg prices to benefit U.S. consumers.
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Current antivirals likely less effective against severe infection caused by bird flu virus in cows' milk
Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most ...
Former FDA commissioner Gottlieb on how to prevent another spike in egg prices
Egg prices are on the decline, but a spring migration could upend that. Former FDA Scott Gottlieb has ideas on how to prevent ...
Ag secretary: Wholesale egg prices falling, but it's unclear when US consumers will benefit
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says it may take time for falling wholesale egg prices to benefit U.S. consumers.
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Bird Flu Virus Can Survive in Raw Milk Cheese for Months, Study Finds
H5N1 can still be active in raw milk cheese even after the standard 60-day aging window, according to new research.
Bird flu confirmed in dead geese found at Omaha lake
Douglas County health officials have confirmed that geese found dead ConAgra Lake had H5N1, also known as the avian flu or ...
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More Funding Going to Tackle HPAI H5N1, Egg Imports are Now Underway to Stabilize Supply
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says the agency is hyper-focused on poultry, but no vaccine is yet available. The agency has ...
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RFK, Jr. Wants to Let Bird Flu Spread on Poultry Farms. Why Experts Are Concerned
Health secretary RFK, Jr. has repeatedly suggested that farmers should let bird flu spread through flocks. Experts explain ...
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Bird flu virus is rapidly evolving to evade immune defenses
The H5N1 avian influenza virus is mutating to evade immune defenses in mammals following prior infection or vaccination.