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First human H5N1 case reported in Australia as another highly pathogenic strain of bird flu detected on Victorian farm

Authorities say strain of avian influenza detected at Meredith farm is H7N3, which has been detected in Australia before

The Guardian - AU

Chickens, ducks, seals and cows: a dangerous bird flu strain is knocking on Australia’s door

A dangerous strain of avian influenza (bird flu) is now wreaking havoc on every continent except Australia and the rest of Oceania. While we remain free from this strain for now, it’s only a matter of time before it arrives.

The Conversation

Avian flu: 10,671 birds culled in Alappuzha

Rapid response teams (RRT) of the Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) culled 10,671 birds, mostly ducks, within the one-km radius of three bird flu hotspots in Alappuzha on Saturday.

The Hindu

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32 diseases you can catch from animals

Humans can catch a huge number of diseases from animals, and these can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi.

LiveScience

'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw milk will not protect you from bird flu

Raw milk sales have surged following reports of H5N1 infections in dairy cows in the U.S. But drinking unpasteurized products will cause more harm than good, experts warn.

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Properly Cooked Hamburgers Safe From Bird Flu, US Study Shows

Study confirms properly cooked hamburgers pose no bird flu transmission risk, ensuring safe consumption and highlighting the importance of cooking meat tho...

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Avian flu confirmed at three more places in Alappuzha

Bird flu has been detected at three more places in Alappuzha.

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How bird flu impacts cattle

"Producers who observe cows with clinical signs of bird flu should let their veterinarians know . . ."

Salon

6,500 ducks to be culled at Niranom after bird flu outbreak

Bird flu outbreak in upper Kuttanad prompts culling of 6,500 ducks, threatening local economy and food security.

The Hindu

Bird flu outbreak in Kerala government duck farm

The Hindu

Lack of bird flu testing may be hiding true spread of virus on US farms

H5N1 has been found in commercially available milk – but gaps in testing of cattle and humans are hampering effort to stop virus

The Guardian - US

Bird flu strain found in US cows flown to UK lab for testing

Virus is sent to high-security lab so that experts can examine the potential risks to people and livestock

The Guardian - UK

‘The issue is when to pull the trigger’: how prepared are we for human bird flu?

The H5N1 virus has been devastating bird populations, and is now infecting mammals too. Is human-to-human transmission next? And are we ready for another pandemic?

The Guardian - UK

US Allocates 0 Million To Combat Bird Flu On Farms

US government allocates 0 million to combat bird flu on dairy farms, emphasizing prevention and containment measures to protect the agricultural sector.

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Salon

Are we "flying blind" with bird flu?

A lack of data and surveillance of the virus is worrying some public health experts about cases going unnoticed

Fortune

Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states

The disease has spread to poultry in 48 states, dairy cattle in nine, and two people in Texas and Colorado.

The Hindu

Ban imposed on movement, sale of poultry amid bird flu

District Collector also banned rearing of birds within a 1-km radius of the bird flu hotspot for three months.

The Hindu

Bird flu confirmed at one more place in Alappuzha

Avian flu outbreak confirmed in Alappuzha, leading to culling of thousands of birds to contain the spread.

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The Hindu

Amid bird flu outbreaks, duck farming at a critical juncture in Kerala’s Kuttanad

Amid outbreaks of bird flu, duck farming at a critical juncture in Kerala’s Kuttanad

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Over 17,000 birds culled in Alappuzha

Alappuzha's Animal Husbandry department swiftly culls over 17,000 birds in response to bird flu outbreak in hotspot area.

WEKU

Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn

Federal health officials say the U.S. has the building blocks to make a vaccine to protect humans from bird flu, if needed. But experts warn we're nowhere near prepared for another pandemic.

WEKU

The U.S. may be missing human cases of bird flu, scientists say

Officially, only one person has caught the illness during the current outbreak. But with limited testing, cases could be flying under the radar.

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US Bird Flu Outbreak Raises Concerns Over Human Infections

Learn about the spread of bird flu in the US to chickens and cattle, raising concerns about potential human infections. Health authorities are taking measu...

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US FDA Confirms Safety Of More Dairy Products From Bird Flu Testing

FDA testing confirms safety of dairy products in the US market, offering reassurance to consumers amid bird flu concerns.

Salon

Bird flu is not yet the "cow flu"

As more dairy herds are infected, experts warn about lack of testing and surveillance

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