Recent reports have highlighted a troubling development in the spread of avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu. For the first time, this virus has been detected in dairy cows, and human infections have followed exposure to these animals. The Outbreak and Human Infections In early 2024, the first human infection linked to H5N1…
The H5N1 bird flu, typically associated with avian species, has recently made an unusual jump to infect U.S. dairy cows. This development has raised concerns among public health officials and the agricultural community. Outbreak Overview Since March 2024, a multistate outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus has been reported in dairy…
A recent discovery has raised significant concerns regarding the potential role of dairy cows in the spread of avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, which could pose a future pandemic threat. Understanding the Risk Traditionally, bird flu has been associated with wild birds and poultry. However, a recent outbreak has shown that H5N1…
