From USDA/APHIS regarding HPAI/BIAV (highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, also called Bovine Influenza A Virus): “USDA has identified spread between cows within the same herd, spread from cows to poultry, spread between dairies associated with …
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 Virus in Livestock: Updates from USDA and APHIS
APHIS has 2 new resource documents posted on their website regarding recommendations for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 Virus in Livestock.
HPAI in dairy cattle: WVDL update and links to biosecurity recommendations
WVDL continues to work with our colleagues and stakeholders to manage the dairy cow illness associated with circulating strain of highly pathogenic influenza in migrating wild birds. There are now confirmed reports of lateral transmission …
Updated Post 3/29/2024: USDA, FDA and CDC Share Update on HPAI Detections in Dairy Cattle
3/29/2024: Update on HPAI detections in dairy cattle. The most current press release from USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) can be found here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-fda-cdc-share-update-hpai-detections-dairy-cattle ——————————————————————————————————————————————————– On March 25th, the USDA announced that …
Abnormal Dairy Cattle Morbidity – what is known and next steps
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) recently sent to its membership a description of an unknown cause of increased morbidity on dairies in Texas, with the Panhandle region most severely affected. Currently, there is …