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New Bird Flu Strain Threatens Nevada Dairy Cattle

2/6/2025

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Cattle Face Bird Flu

Dairy cattle in Nevada have been diagnosed with a concerning new strain of bird flu, H5N1 genotype D1.1, the second strain identified in cows. Originally found in wild birds, this strain poses serious risks, having already led to one death and severe illnesses, igniting fears about its potential spread to humans.

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James Warns Price Gouging

New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a stern warning against price gouging of eggs and poultry as a national bird flu outbreak wreaks havoc on farms. In response, the state is ramping up monitoring and testing for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to safeguard both animal and human health.

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Cattle Face Bird Flu

Dairy cattle in Nevada have been diagnosed with a concerning new strain of bird flu, H5N1 genotype D1.1, the second strain identified in cows. Originally found in wild birds, this strain poses serious risks, having already led to one death and severe illnesses, igniting fears about its potential spread to humans.

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