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Colorado introduces mandatory weekly bulk tank milk testing for all dairy herds in state 24th July 2024
Colorado's state veterinarian yesterday [22 Jul 2024] issued a mandatory order for weekly bulk milk-tank testing for highly pathogenic avian influenza, as officials continue to battle the...
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Three presumptive cases of avian influenza in Colorado egg layer workers 15th July 2024
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and State Emergency Operations Center, has identified 3 presumptive positive cases...
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Oklahoma Dairy Herd 12th July 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY — The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in an Oklahoma dairy herd. The positive sample was...
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Raw milk contaminated with Salmonella sickens 165, mostly children, 11th July 2024
More than 165 people, mostly children, have been sickened so far by raw milk products from Raw Farm LLC. In reports obtained by Food Safety News from the California Division of Communicable...
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Vet med researchers continue important work with Stampede on animal safety
Dr. Pajor and Léguillette from UCVM are evaluating animal-welfare assessments associated with animals at the Calgary Stampede. LINK...
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HPAI Detected in Dairy Herd in Wyoming 7 June 2024
The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) have received confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services...
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HPAI Detected in Dairy Cows in Minnesota 6 June 2024
H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a Benton County dairy herd. Over the weekend, the producer noticed clinical signs in only a handful of cows; the next day, more than...
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HPAI Detected in Iowa Dairy Herd 5 June 2024
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly...
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