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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed the nation’s first avian influenza A(H5N1) human infection in a child, marking a significant development in ongoing …
Rare H5N1 Bird Flu Case in U.S. Child Sparks Public Health Investigation and Call for Vigilance Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has introduced a mandatory bulk testing requirement for milk to combat the potential spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). While the virus …
Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step with Milk Testing Plan to Prevent Avian Flu Spread Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the ongoing H5N1 avian influenza outbreak, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans to enhance its testing and monitoring efforts in collaboration …
USDA Announces Enhanced Strategy for H5N1 Monitoring and Containment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a third human case of H5 bird flu in California, underscoring the risks of occupational exposure among …
CDC Confirms Third Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human case of avian influenza A(H5), commonly known as H5 bird flu, in Missouri. This marks …
Unexpected H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri Sparks CDC Investigation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed three additional human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5), also known as H5 bird flu, …
CDC Confirms Three New Cases of H5 Bird Flu in Colorado Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its guidance regarding diagnostic tests for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The new information can be found on the …
FDA Updates Guidance on Avian Influenza Diagnostic Tests Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The state of Colorado has reported that three workers at a poultry facility have tested presumptive positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5), commonly known as …
Colorado Reports Presumptive Cases of H5 Bird Flu in Poultry Workers Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that a dairy farm worker in Colorado has been diagnosed with avian influenza A(H5), marking the state’s first …
Colorado Reports First Human Case of Avian Influenza Amid Multistate Outbreak Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major move to advance animal health and veterinary science, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new grant opportunity on Thursday. The initiative aims …
FDA Launches Initiative to Boost Animal Health Research Read More