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Mutated H5N1 Virus Infects 16 Bobcats, 130 Cats Nationwide

4/3/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals H5N1 avian influenza has infected 16 bobcats in New York, with some managing to survive. Alarmingly, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported 130 cases in domestic cats across 23 states. This mutated virus threatens wildlife and human health, underscoring the urgent need for vigilant monitoring and preventive strategies.

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A groundbreaking study reveals H5N1 avian influenza has infected 16 bobcats in New York, with some managing to survive. Alarmingly, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported 130 cases in domestic cats across 23 states. This mutated virus threatens wildlife and human health, underscoring the urgent need for vigilant monitoring and preventive strategies.