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Scientists show genetic change enabled bird flu to adapt to cattle and other mammals
3+ hour ago (404+ words) Study highlights evolution of virus and continued risk of spillover to humans. In 2024, scientists detected an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle in the United States. The virus spread among cattle but also spilled back into poultry,…...
International research project tackles threat of Avian Influenza
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (422+ words) A new three-year international research project has been launched to address the escalating global threat posed by'Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A viruses (HPAIV).' Focused on the H5 subtype, the project, Comprehensive Analysis of Transmission, Tropism, and Livestock Epidemiology of Avian Influenza…...
Data note on the Avian Contact Study: a questionnaire resource for avian influenza public health planning
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (391+ words) Data note on the Avian Contact Study: a questionnaire resource for avian influenza public health planning The Avian Contact Study is a cross-sectional questionnaire of poultry workers and other individuals who have contact with domestic and/or wild birds in…...