Bird flu-infected San Bernardino County dairy cows may have concerning new mutation
A new H5N1 bird flu mutation has appeared in a cluster of infected dairy cows. It's a genetic change that scientists say could not only make the virus more lethal, but increase its spread between mammals and possibly humans.
What is bird flu? Here's everything you need to know about the virus affecting chickens and dairy cattle
The ongoing bird flu outbreak has led to wild bird deaths, slaughtered livestock, and hazardous conditions for dairy industry workers.
Nearly 85% of all California bird flu cases have been in this region
Avian flu is hitting California’s San Joaquin Valley hard — nearly 20 million chickens, ducks and turkeys have been killed in the region since 2022, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Latest on Bird Flu Research, Infected Cats, and More
No new human cases of avian influenza have been reported, and poultry infections are low so far in March. But infections in cats are continuing, and new research is raising concerns about the virus
Study shows widespread H5N1 bird flu infection in cattle
Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year after H5N1 bird flu was first reported in Texas dairy cattle. The change is one that researchers have dreaded finding because it is associated with increased mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity.
Explainer: How to protect cats from bird flu
While the ongoing H5N1 outbreak has affected the United States, it is good to know what the avian flu is and how the virus can hit cats.
What You Should Know About Bird Flu Before Eating Eggs & Poultry
Is it safe to eat eggs and poultry during a bird flu outbreak? 🦠🍳 In this short but essential video, we break down what you need to know about bird flu (avian influenza) and how it affects poultry products.
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The Rise of AI-Powered Smart Cameras in Dairy Farming
The rapid growth in the adoption of smart cameras using artificial intelligence (AI) means that more than 1 million U.S. cows ...
Staff filmed punching cows on farm that supplies UK's biggest milk producer
An investigation carried out by welfare group Animal Justice Project found cruelty to cows and their calves at the farm which ...
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Beefing up dairy: The Rise of crossbreeding and its impact on the beef and dairy industries
Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding is the latest step in the evolution of dairy genetics and is now a key driver of the U.S. supply ...
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Oregon’s dairy cows are free of avian flu. The state is trying to keep it that way
Of the 53 cases of avian influenza in animals in Oregon, none are dairy cattle. Oregon state veterinarian Dr. Ryan Scholz ...
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How Technology and Activity Monitors Are Improving Dairy Reproduction
Smarter Heat Detection Activity monitoring technology is giving producers a more precise and efficient way to detect heats, ...
5 C's: Cattle aren't just for beef. How Arizona's dairy farms have grown and thrived
Dairy farms have expanded steadily since the 1970s and now compete for economic strength with beef cattle operations.
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More Than Half Of Brits Unaware Cows Must Be Impregnated To Produce Milk, Survey Finds
Dairy cows must be made pregnant and give birth in order to produce milk, but more than half of Brits are in the dark about ...
Cows ‘beaten and left in squalid conditions’ at farm used by UK’s largest milk producer
Undercover footage from a dairy farm providing milk to the UK’s largest producer has revealed staff abusing cows, slapping new-born calves and allegedly denying the animals veterinary care.
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WA dairy farmers weigh impacts of potential Canadian dairy tariffs
FILE - Dairy cows are seen at Twin Brook Creamery in Washington. (Photo Courtesy Seattle Refined) TOPICS: President Trump is threatening a reciprocal 250% tariff of Canadian dairy and lumber items ...
Farmer suspended after claims of dairy cow abuse
A farmer has been suspended from supplying milk to the UK's largest dairy company after secret filming seemingly showed cows being kicked, beaten and struck with apparent electric goads. Video of the ...