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The U.S. hasn’t seen a human bird flu case in 3 months. Experts are wondering why
Health officials are making a renewed call for vigilance against bird flu, but some experts are puzzling over why reports of new human cases have stopped."   Link to PBS NEWS...
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One Health Approach: Pork industry prepares for H5N1
Dr. Heather Fowler and Dr. Marisa Rotolo from the National Pork Board reveal how the industry is developing a comprehensive H5N1 response plan through unprecedented collaboration. "Whether you're a...
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Norway Veterinary Institute: First discovery of H5N1 in sheep in Norway
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute announced the discovery of a previously H5N1-infected sheep in Finnmark county using updated antibody tests. This sheep appears to have been exposed to infected wild...
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Feeling ready? Scenario-based planning for HPAI H5N1 in small animal practice
A scenario and planning forms to help get your small animal practice ready for emergencies. The goal is to ensure your practice is ready for the day ahead and, in this situation, the unexpected feline...
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Secretary Rollins Suspends Live Animal Imports Through Ports of Entry Along Southern Border, Effective Immediately
(Washington, D.C., May 11, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the suspension of live cattle, horse, and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the...
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Influenza Expert Gets Real About the H5N1 Risk to Your Swine Herd
In a special report of The PORK Podcast, Andrew Bowman, DVM, tackles some of host Jennifer Shike’s questions about USDA’s announcement that H5N1 was discovered in a pig for the first time ever. Farm...
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Navigating HPAI: Lessons Learned From a 10,000-Cow California Dairy
Zonneveld Dairies, Inc., a 10,000-cow dairy operation in California provides valuable insights from their experience navigating HPAI. Dairy Herd Management...
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H5N1 detected in a sheep in UK 24 March 2025
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire following repeat positive milk testing. The ewe tested positive for H5...
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