Bird flu, California
Concern grows as bird flu outbreaks continue to rise among California dairy herds
Reports of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks at California dairy herds are continuing to rise as the nation’s largest milk producer scrambles to contain the spread. On Monday, officials reported that the number of infected dairy herds in the Central Valley had doubled over the weekend, rising from 17 to 34.
Bird flu is spreading rapidly in California; infected herds double over weekend
The H5N1 bird flu appears to be stampeding through dairy farms in California, the country's largest milk producer. Over the weekend, the total number of confirmed infected cow herds stunningly doubled, going from 17 last Thursday to 34 Monday morning, according to state and federal officials.
California leads the nation in bird flu outbreaks at dairy farms, 17 reported outbreaks
Why it matters: California now accounts for all but two of the nation’s recent H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in livestock over the past 30 days.
Number of California dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu rises to 17
The mandatory testing comes as the total number of infected herds in California has risen to 17. Nationally, officials have announced 218 outbreaks across 18 states. In the last 30 days, however, California has accounted for all but two of the latest outbreaks.
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Opinion: California’s bird flu poses existential threat in nation’s largest dairy state
With producers reluctant to test their sick cattle, state must mandate testing of milk storage tanks for the virus.
The Bird Flu Outbreak Takes a Mysterious Turn
This year in the United States, 14 people have tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu. Nine of those became infected after coming into contact with poultry, and four got the virus from exposure to dairy cows. The source of the remaining, most recent case remains a mystery.
Three more California dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu
Three more California dairy herds have been infected with H5N1 bird flu. A new case of human infection has also been reported in Missouri.
75,000 birds die during ongoing outbreak at California refuge
Between 75,000 and 80,000 birds are estimated dead as a severe botulism outbreak rages at the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed to SFGATE. The U.S. Agriculture Department National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the presence of avian botulism on Aug.
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Bird flu detected in San Diego County wastewater
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The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu. Here’s why experts are worried
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Second health care worker tied to Missouri bird flu case had respiratory symptoms
A second health worker who cared for a person hospitalized in Missouri with H5N1 bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms ...