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.
Dairy herds infected with H5N1 double just days apart in California
California, the nation's largest milk producer, saw cases of bird flu double among herds of dairy cattle in less than five days.
California reports 18 more H5N1 outbreaks in dairy cows
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today confirmed 18 more H5N1 avian flu outbreaks in dairy cattle, nearly doubling the state’s outbreak total.
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.
Rapid Spread of Bird Flu in California Dairy Herds Raises Pandemic Concerns
California's dairy industry grapples with a sudden surge in H5N1 bird flu cases, raising concerns about potential human transmission.
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.
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.
California confirms more avian flu in dairy herds, poultry
In other H5N1 developments, the FDA's vaccine advisory group said it will discuss the composition of H5 vaccines when it meets next month.
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.
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California reports a total of eight H5N1 bird flu outbreaks among dairy herds
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Second symptomatic health worker reported in Missouri’s H5N1 probe
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