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April - March 2025

Study finds influenza A antibodies not uncommon in US cattle

Health & Disease Transmission H5N1 avian influenza

7 April 2025

3 minute read

Until the H5N1 outbreak in US dairy cows about one year ago, cattle weren’t typically considered a natural host of influenza A viruses

As bird flu spreads, here’s what to know about the latest bird flu strains

Herd Management People Farmer Health and Safety

26 March 2025

6 minute read

A dominant strain of avian influenza, or “bird flu” (H5N1) has jumped species, spreading to numerous animals, including dairy cattle, human farm workers and even a sheep in the UK

Avian influenza is mutating, but antivirals still work

Herd Management Sustainable Practices Antibiotic resistance

3 March 2025

3 minute read

Researchers at Texas Biomed identified nine mutations in a bird flu strain from a person in Texas. Bad news: this strain is more capable of causing disease and replicates better in the brain. Good news: approved antivirals are still effective

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