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Should I take my bird feeder down during the avian flu outbreak? Experts reveal how to keep garden birds safe

Protect backyard birds by stopping the spread of avian influenza

Homes & Gardens

Do I have an infected bird feeder in the yard? Here's how to spot the warning signs and prevent deadly contamination

With avian flu on the rise, recognizing the signs of an infected bird feeder is important

Homes & Gardens

Why is pasteurization so important?

Here's why pasteurization is so important

Salon

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Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health

As the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread in poultry flocks and dairy cattle, consumers may worry about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the answer is yes, as long as the milk is pasteurized.

The Conversation

How to avoid bird flu

The vast majority of human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. have resulted from direct contact with animals, so a few simple precautions can keep most people's risk very low.

LiveScience

Teenager In Vancouver Hospitalized With Mutated Avian Flu Virus

Mutations in avian flu virus raise concerns about adaptability but not immediate pandemic threat. Ongoing research and vigilance are crucial to monitor and...

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First human case of H5N1 bird flu in Canada sparks concern; all you want to know

First-ever case of H5N1 Bird Flu has been detected in Canada in a teenager who has been hospitalized for a presumed case of avian influenza, according to an official statement published on the official website of the western province. The first human case of the deadly virus has sparked concern…

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‘Rare event’: Canada records its first human bird flu case

A teenager from British Columbia tested positive for the H5 avian flu; health authorities investigating.

Al Jazeera

Anthony Fauci, the Man Who Thought He Was Science

On Call, Anthony Fauci's new memoir, can't disguise the damage caused by his COVID-19 policies.

Reason

‘Pirate birds’ force other seabirds to regurgitate fish meals. Their thieving ways could spread lethal avian flu

It’s not easy finding food at sea. Seabirds often stay aloft, scanning the churning waters for elusive prey. Most seabirds take fish, squid, or other prey from the first few metres of seawater. Scavenging is common.

The Conversation

Deadly avian flu strain could enter Australia via thieving migratory birds, scientists warn

Birds practising kleptoparasitism – harassing each other until they drop their saliva-covered food – seen as ‘plausible pathway’ for arrival of H5N1

The Guardian - AU

Forgotten epidemic: with over 280 million birds dead how is the avian flu outbreak evolving?

New data reveals the virus has spread to endangered species in Antarctica – yet the H5N1’s risk to biodiversity, farming and human health is little explored

The Guardian - UK

Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states – a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading

The current strain of avian flu, H5N1, is responsible for the culling of millions of domestic birds and has sickened more than a dozen farmworkers in 2024, most recently in Colorado.

The Conversation

New Zealand rushes vaccination of endangered birds before deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu arrives

Small trial on native birds is part of preparations for arrival of deadly strain of H5N1 avian flu, which has not yet been reported in New Zealand

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Avian flu key focus of new biosecurity hub

A new $30 million biosecurity hub, with locations across Australia, will tackle emerging and current threats to food supply and farms in the Indo-Pacific.

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'Not if but when': Antarctic preparations for avian flu

Scientists are preparing for the possibility a deadly strain of avian influenza arrives in Australia's Antarctic territories as soon as spring.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish seabird experts raise alarm amid slow start to breeding season

Seabird experts at the National Trust for Scotland have raised alarm bells as this year’s seabird breeding season gets off to a sluggish start.

The Canberra Times

How the ACT's avian flu outbreak is impacting Canberra chook owners

Two simple words send a chill down the spine of poultry breeders.

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McDonald's shortens its breakfast hours due to an egg shortage in Australia

The avian flu has resulted in the daily destruction of 450,000 eggs on the continent in order to slow the spread of disease.

The Guardian - US

Avian flu said to hit over 40 cattle at Minnesota farm: ‘Only a matter of time’

Over 80 dairy herds across 11 US states – and three workers – reported to have been infected since March

The Conversation

Bird flu is hitting Australian poultry farms, and the first human case has been reported in Victoria. Here’s what we know

The first human case of avian influenza (bird flu) in Australia was reported yesterday in Victoria. A child acquired the H5N1 strain of the virus in India and became ill upon returning home to Australia in March this year.

The Hindu

Climate change contributing to public health challenges faced by Kerala: experts

Kerala Health Minister addresses major health challenges including dengue, chikungunya, and avian flu outbreak, emphasizing One Health approach.

The Hindu

Avian flu: Central team visits Alappuzha

The Conversation

What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu

Recent reports that the H5N1 avian flu virus has been found in cow’s milk have raised questions about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink. According to the federal Food and Drug Administration, the answer is yes, as long as the milk is pasteurized.

The Hindu

Amid avian flu fears, more birds culled in Alappuzha district

Alappuzha faces avian flu scare as mass bird deaths prompt testing for H5N1 virus at national lab.

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