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Bird Flu Jumps to Cattle: Pandemic Fears Rise

4/26/2025

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Worries are mounting as the H5N1 bird flu has jumped to cattle in the U.S., originating from a wild bird in Texas late last year. This alarming adaptation to mammals heightens fears of human infection. Experts are calling for a united public health effort to tackle the looming threat of a potential pandemic.

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Worries are mounting as the H5N1 bird flu has jumped to cattle in the U.S., originating from a wild bird in Texas late last year. This alarming adaptation to mammals heightens fears of human infection. Experts are calling for a united public health effort to tackle the looming threat of a potential pandemic.