Bird Flu

4.2 million chickens are being killed after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm

Wed, 2024-05-29 10:18 — mike kraft

Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm More than 4 million chickens in Iowa will have to be killed after a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was detected at a large egg farm. AP News

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Crews are in the process of killing 4.2 million chickens after the disease was found at a farm in Sioux County, Iowa, making it the latest in a yearslong outbreak that now is affecting dairy cattle as well. Last week, the virus was confirmed at an egg farm west of Minneapolis, Minnesota, leading to the slaughter of nearly 1.4 million chickens.

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Migrant farm workers need protctive eqipment and paid sick leave to prevent spread of bird flu

Wed, 2024-05-29 10:13 — mike kraft

As avian flu hops to cows and at least two humans, migrant farm workers are at risk Officials are now incentivizing testing, but experts say workers need protective equipment and paid sick leave to prevent further spread The Guardian

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World Health Assembly meets with hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls

Tue, 2024-05-28 09:25 — mike kraft

World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls The World Health Organization is beginning its annual meeting with government ministers and other top envoys hoping to reinforce global preparedness for the next pandemic in the devastating wake of COVID-19. AP News

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US, Canada, European nations consider vaccinating workers exposed to bird flu

Tue, 2024-05-28 09:14 — mike kraft

US, European nations consider vaccinating workers exposed to bird flu The United States and Europe are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines that could be used to protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians and lab technicians, government officials said, moves influenza experts say could curb the threat of a pandemic. Julie Steenhuysen,Jennifer Rigby

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Bird flu detected in tissue of a US dairy cow sent to slaughter, USDA says

Fri, 2024-05-24 17:53 — mike kraft

Bird flu detected in tissue samples of US dairy cow sent to slaughter, USDA says Bird flu virus particles were found in tissue samples taken from one dairy cow sent to slaughter at a U.S. meat processing plant, but none were detected in samples from 95 other cattle, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Friday. Tom Polansek,Manas Mishra Reuters

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Milk from bird flu infected cows can make other animals sick--new experiments

Fri, 2024-05-24 17:45 — mike kraft

New experiments confirm milk from H5N1-infected cows can make other animals sick — and raise questions about flash pasteurization | CNN New experiments confirm milk from H5N1-infected cows can make other animals sick — and raise questions about flash pasteurization Brenda Goodman CNN

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Bird flu: US Could See Spike in Cases After Bird Migration Season

Fri, 2024-05-24 10:18 — mike kraft

US Could See Spike in Bird Flu Cases After Migration Season Birds may have spread the disease while migrating for breeding season over the spring. Jordan King Newsweek

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In spring, birds usually return to their breeding grounds, meaning they are making cross-country journeys, often stopping to take breaks along the way. The stopover locations can act as hotbeds for the spread of bird flu, especially if they are near farmland, where infected birds can leave contaminated saliva and feces, transmitting the disease to poultry animals.

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U.S. government develops plan to produce 4.8 million H5N1 bird flu vaccine doses

Thu, 2024-05-23 18:13 — mike kraft

HHS advances plan to produce 4.8 million H5N1 vaccine doses Officials have identified a fill-and-finish opening on a production line at a vaccine company partner and said the activity won't disrupt the supply of seasonal flu vaccine. CIDRAP

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Dawn O'Connell, JD, said health officials have identified a manufacturing line at one of its manufacturing partners for fill-and-finish steps, without disrupting production of seasonal flu vaccine. Currently, the vaccine is in bulk form and will be produced in multidose vials.

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