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U.S. detects avian flu in milk, says dairy supplies are safe: Samples of milk collected from sick cattle in Kansas and Texas tested positive for avian flu ...
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U.S. detects avian flu in milk, says dairy supplies are safe
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U.S. detects avian flu in milk, says dairy supplies are safe: Samples of milk collected from sick cattle in Kansas and Texas tested positive for avian flu ...
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U.S. detects avian flu in milk, says dairy supplies are safe
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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are ...
Quick Glance: Unanswered Inquiries Regarding Advancing Avian Flu in U.S. Cows
  • The advancing spread of avian flu in U.S. dairy cattle continues to raise numerous questions. Scientists emphasize the minimal risk to humans, but uncertainties persist regarding the dissemination and impact of the virus.

  • Despite confirming the virus in nine states and over 30 herds, the actual scope of spread remains ambiguous due to insufficient testing.

  • Researchers express concerns about potential public health implications, the infectivity of the virus in milk, and its transmission. Only one human infection has been officially recorded amid the ongoing outbreak.

  • Experts hold differing views on the human risks as the virus persists among cows. The mutation possibility poses a potential threat to human health.
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What to know about the bird flu outbreak in the US after virus fragments found in milk samples
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What to know about the bird flu outbreak in the US after virus fragments ...
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What to know about bird flu and milk: Outbreaks can spread rapidly and can cause significant illness and death among poultry, but the virus is rare in humans.
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What to know about bird flu and milk
Quick Glance: Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Worker in Texas
  • A dairy worker in Texas is being treated for bird flu, marking the second human case in the US caused by a highly virulent virus that recently affected dairy cows in five states, officials confirmed.

  • The case raises concerns among health experts about human-to-human transmission and the potential for the virus to evolve, emphasizing the need for proactive measures by US policymakers to prevent a possible pandemic.

  • Experts are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads among cattle in multiple states, indicating possible cow-to-cow transmission.

  • The CDC and other agencies are vigilant, with ongoing investigations and vaccine development efforts to address the evolving strain of bird flu that poses a risk to both human and animal health.
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Bird flu worries mount as virus found in milk, cows: The USDA says all dairy cows moved across state lines must now be tested for bird flu
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Bird flu worries mount as virus found in milk, cows
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Bird flu viral fragments found in pasteurised milk — US officials: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US health authorities said Tuesday they had discovered ...
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Bird flu viral fragments found in pasteurised milk — US officials
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Bird flu confirmed in Colorado dairy cows as outbreak spreads: The U.S. Department of Agriculture found bird flu in northeast Colorado dairy cows this week ...
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Bird flu confirmed in Colorado dairy cows as outbreak spreads
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Bird flu in humans: Experts say minimal risk despite traces found in cow milk: The discovery of traces of the bird flu virus in pasteurised cow milk in the ...
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Bird flu in humans: Experts say minimal risk despite traces found in cow ...
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Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: Here’s What To Know—And Why Scientists Are Concerned: Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks ...
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Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: Here’s What To Know—And Why Scientists Are ...
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As bird flu spreads in cows, more surveillance is needed, health officials say: Milk needs better monitoring, WHO says after virus remnants are found in U.S ...
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As bird flu spreads in cows, more surveillance is needed, health officials ...
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Bird flu genes discovered in raw cow milk: Silver Spring/Maryland - The US Department of Agriculture has apparently discovered genes for the highly pathogenic ...
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Bird flu genes discovered in raw cow milk
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Bird flu viral fragments found in pasteurized milk: US officials: US health authorities said Tuesday they had discovered fragments of bird flu virus in the ...
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Bird flu viral fragments found in pasteurized milk: US officials