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#avianinfluenza

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Nonilex

As #EggPrices soared, so did producer #profits

A #USDA program doled out hundreds of millions in relief payments to big egg companies, even as the largest earned record profits.

The #AvianInfluenza outbreak has had far-reaching consequences: >120M hens have been slaughtered & #egg #prices have risen to record levels. In his address to Congress, #Trump called the situation “out of control.”

Yet for some #corporate companies, these are good times.

#BirdFlu #Profiteering
washingtonpost.com/business/20

The Washington Post · As egg prices soared at the supermarket, so did producer profitsBy Peter Whoriskey
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DoomsdaysCW

Officials: #Minnesota was about to be declared free of #AvianFlu, but it won't last long

Story by Jeremiah Jacobsen, March 26, 2025

"Minnesota was on track to declare itself free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (#HPAI, also known as #H5N1) on Friday, but state officials cautioned on Wednesday that is not likely to last.

"The state has not seen any new cases of HPAI reported in birds since January, which fits the official classification to be declared bird flu-free. However, Minnesota State Veterinarian Dr. Brian Hoefs said the return of migratory birds and recent positive testing on a Stearns County dairy farm mean it's only a matter of time before disease is detected again in birds.

"Hoefs said in the past, avian flu cases tended to follow the migratory bird season, but in recent years, as the illness has moved to more wild and domestic species, H5N1 cases are sticking around beyond the usual seasons. Much like influenza strains in humans, avian flu strains also evolve.

"'This virus has a habit of changing, getting ahead of us, and kind of rerouting when we think we have to figure it out,' Hoefs said.

"Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen said the concern right now is the potential spread to dairy farms, which could see a loss in production, but not the same type of mortality that's found with infected poultry herds.

"'As we watch what happened in California, where over 700 of their 900-plus dairy farms have gotten H5N1 in their dairy herds, Minnesota has over 1,600 dairy farms,' Petersen said. 'We want to be very much on top of this.'"

msn.com/en-us/health/other/off
#HPAINews #AvianInfluenza #AvianFlu

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DoomsdaysCW

What the World’s First Case of #BirdFlu in Sheep Means for the Virus’s Spread

The detection of bird flu in a sheep is another sign that the #H5N1 virus is adapting to hop to new hosts

By Josh Fischman, March 24, 2025

Excerpt:
"Discovery of H5N1 in a sheep enlarges the list of nonbird animals now known to be susceptible to the virus. In the U.S. that list includes cows, pigs, domestic and wild cats, coyotes, bears, rodents, raccoons, opossums and marine mammals. Seventy people in the U.S. have also been infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and one of them died. Although the risk to humans remains low, and person-to-person transmission is not known to have happened, the virus’s ability to infect different kinds of animals highlights that the microbe can evolve and adapt to infect new hosts, scientists say. As it spreads, it warrants careful and continued scrutiny, officials say."

Read more:
scientificamerican.com/article
#HPAINews #AvianInfluenza #AvianFlu

Scientific American · What the World’s First Case of Bird Flu in Sheep Means for the Virus’s SpreadBy Josh Fischman
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DoomsdaysCW

ASPCA: #BirdFlu and Cats: What You Need to Know

March 14, 2025

"Cats are very susceptible to H5N1 infection, but at this time the overall risk for exposure and infection is believed to be low. Dogs appear less susceptible to the current H5N1 strain, though this could evolve.

"Cats who are most at risk include those who:

- Consume unpasteurized dairy products or raw or undercooked poultry
- Are exposed to sick or deceased wild birds, particularly waterfowl like geese and ducks
- Come in contact with poultry or dairy cows on farms or in backyard flocks and those in contact with infected people or animals

"You can limit the risk of exposure and infection by keeping cats indoors or in enclosed '#catios.' Also, avoid feeding unpasteurized dairy products or raw or undercooked poultry (chicken, turkey and duck). This includes raw diets. Prevent your cats from coming in contact with sick or deceased wild birds, particularly waterfowl such as geese and ducks, and prevent contact with dairy cows or poultry.

"Monitor your cat for signs of H5N1 infection, which include coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, trouble breathing, lethargy, disorientation, trouble walking and sudden onset of severe disease or death without prior signs of illness or injury.

"One last note: Experts’ understanding of #H5N1 avian influenza is continually evolving and recommendations may change as we learn more. Your veterinarian is your best resource. Contact them if you have questions about your cat’s health or if you suspect illness."

aspca.org/news/bird-flu-and-ca
#HPAINews #AvianInfluenza #AvianFlu #PetHealth #ASPCA #CatHealth

ASPCABird Flu and Cats: What You Need to KnowCats are very susceptible to H5N1 bird flu. At this time, the overall risk for exposure and infection is believed to be low, but as it continues to spread, here's what you need to know to keep your cats safe.
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DoomsdaysCW

#UK: Warning as #BirdFlu found in dead gull

by Sarah Turnnidge, April 2, 2025

"A warning has been issued after a confirmed case of bird flu was found in a wild herring gull.

"#Devizes Town Council has urged dog owners to take care after the bird was found dead in the town with H5N1 Avian Influenza as part of ongoing surveillance work.

"In a post on social media a spokesperson for the local authority confirmed #Wiltshire Council had been notified of the finding by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (3APHA).

"The public have been told to avoid touching dead or sick wild birds, their #feathers, or surfaces contaminated by #BirdDroppings.

"#DogOwners should keep their pets on leads and use footpaths, the APHA said, with people who keep poultry or other birds advised to wash their hands and #disinfect footwear after handling.

"The Health Security Agency has said the risk to public health is very low. [But remember -- it is deadly for cats, and can be passed from humans to cats].

"A spokesperson for Devizes Town Council said: 'We will continue to monitor the situation and keep the public informed of any developments.'

Source:
bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2xx0j
#HPAINews #AvianInfluenza #AvianFlu #PetHealth #WiltshireUK #WildHerringGulls

www.bbc.comDevizes: Warning to dog walkers as bird flu found in dead gullDog owners have been advised to keep their pets on a lead.
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ABC Feeds

Bird flu is ravaging egg supply, but a deadlier strain is coming from overseas
By Catherine Taylor

Since 1959 the avian flu virus H5N1 has been popping up around the globe. Now scientists believe it could spark the next pandemic.

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/nex

ABC News · With H5N1 2.3.4.4b causing chaos overseas, the hunt for the next pandemic is on our shoresBy Catherine Taylor
#AvianInfluenza#EpidemicsandPandemics#Birds
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DoomsdaysCW

How to Protect Your Cats (and #BackyardChickens) From #BirdFlu

An #H5N1 infection can be fatal for domestic animals, but there are steps you can take to minimize the risk of them catching the virus.

by Sassafras Lowry, Mar 18, 2025 12:12 PM

Original article:
wired.com/story/pets-and-backy

Archived version:
archive.ph/u30Ja
#HPAINews #AvianInfluenza #AvianFlu #CatHealth

WIRED · How to Protect Your Cats (and Backyard Chickens) From Bird FluBy Sassafras Patterdale
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A. Nicholas

Avian influenza in domestic flocks vs avian influenza in wild birds per 100k hunting licenses! Whew, that's a mouthful.

I wanted to see if the concentration of hunting licenses in a state correlated with how many birds with avian influenza were caught by hunters in that state, and if it might correlate with avian influenza in domestic flocks in that state. I don't know if I succeeded, but it's kind of cool to look at.

public.tableau.com/app/profile

#Dataviz#Datavis#H5N1
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