Five poultry workers at a commercial egg farm in northeast Colorado have contracted bird flu, according to state and federal health officials. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed four cases of H5N1, commonly known as avian influenza, with a fifth case presumptively positive and awaiting confirmation. The Colorado Department of … Read more
In response to a growing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in the United States, approximately 4.8 million doses of flu vaccine are being prepared for use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an increasing number of human cases linked to this unprecedented virus outbreak, particularly in dairy cattle. The … Read more
On Tuesday, Iowa officials announced a devastating development in the ongoing battle against avian influenza: a highly pathogenic strain had been detected at a large egg farm in Sioux County, Iowa. Increasing Cases of Bird Flu in Iowa This discovery has led to the mandated culling of 4.2 million chickens, making it the latest casualty … Read more
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu, according to a statement from state health officials on Wednesday. This marks the second human case associated with the current outbreak among U.S. dairy cows. The patient, who had contact with presumed infected cows, experienced mild symptoms of an eye infection and has since recovered, as … Read more
The largest egg supplier in the United States, Cal-Maine Foods, has faced a significant setback as it suspends production due to a bird flu outbreak detected among chickens at its Texas facility. This development comes amidst a surge in avian influenza cases across the nation, posing multifaceted challenges to both the agricultural sector and public … Read more