The H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle in the United States does not only affect cattle. Epidemic infections that heavily impact agriculture and food production often have collateral damage on the people who work within and …
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PBS: Keith Poulsen on Monitoring Bird Flu in the Dairy Industry
UW: Update from UW–Madison experts on bird flu spread
Update: USDA issues Federal Order to prevent the spread of HPAI/BIAV in cattle
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 …
NBC: Bird flu cases are likely being missed in dairy workers, experts say
FDA: Ongoing work to ensure effectiveness of pasteurization against HPAI H5N1
DATCP Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) Update
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has received reports of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) cases in six Wisconsin counties. Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease, abortion, …
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. Recommendations for State Animal Health Officials, Accredited Veterinarians and Producers, Recommendations for Workers. …
WPR: Wisconsin veterinarian gives insight to the bird flu virus making dairy cows sick in other states
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 …