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The agency stressed that the material is inactivated and that the findings do not represent a risk to consumers.
Particles of bird flu were detected in some samples of pasteurized milk, though the virus in that form is not a threat to humans, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Tuesday. As a bird flu epidemic spreads through avian and cattle livestock across the country, the FDA increased testing of domestic milk supplies. Some
As the virus continues its spread to new species, the World Health Organization fears it is moving closer to people
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, was found in chickens at a poultry facility in eastern New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories. Initial testing of the facility was performed on April []
It’s still unclear whether the detected virus was active. The FDA plans to release additional test results in the coming days.
Avian flu is caused by influenza viruses that spread among wild aquatic birds and can infect domestic poultry and other animal species.
Chennai, April 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu government has stepped up the vigil in the border areas after more cases of bird flu were reported from neighbouring Kerala. On Sunday, around 25,000 ducks were culled after - Social News XYZ
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that samples of pasteurized milk had tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows.
Experts say the apparent ability of the virus to spread among cattle provides opportunity for it to evolve to better infect other mammals
Bird flu has been detected in 'very high concentrations' in raw milk, the World Health Organization announced Friday. However, the pasteurized milk supply remains safe.
As bird flu is confirmed in 33 cattle herds across eight US states, Ian Sample talks to virologist Dr Ed Hutchinson of Glasgow University about why this development has taken scientists by surprise, and how prepared we are for the possibility it might start spreading among humans Guardian reporting on this topic Continue reading