Wild birds found to be key drivers of H5N1 outbreak in North America
Since late 2021, a panzootic, or “a pandemic in animals,” of highly pathogenic bird flu variant H5N1 has…
Suspected H5 virus detected after elephant seal die-off on Heard Island
A suspected outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 has been reported on sub-Antarctic Heard Island, located…
DHS S&T Avian Influenza Report Signals Rising Global Health Security Risks
The global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1—particularly the GsGd lineage clade 2.3.4.4b—has reached unprecedented levels…
Pasteurized milk contains H5N1 proteins without posing health risks
Proteins and genetic material from H5N1 influenza viruses have been found in pasteurized milk in the United States,…
First case of bird flu in dairy cattle confirmed by USDA, and other news
Happy Friday dvm360 readers! It is officially one week since we kicked off our Fetch Coastal event in…