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Bird flu at second farm as farmers on high alert

Farmers are remaining on high alert after bird flu was detected at a second Victorian farm linked to another property where mass culling is under way.

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Australia's first human case of bird flu confirmed in a child who got the infection while in India

A child has been confirmed as the first human case of H5N1 virus in Australia. As per reports, the child had returned from India in March, and is believed that he contracted the flu virus there.

The Times of India

H5N1 bird flu has spread to human from cow in 2nd probable case, CDC reports

A dairy worker in Michigan contracted an eye infection on a dairy farm where H5N1 had been identified in cows.

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Second human bird flu case in Michigan

An Australian bird flu case was also confirmed, but is not related to the dairy industry

Salon

Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows

A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu in what is the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows

The Independent UK

Masks work, our comprehensive review has found

When a Texan farm worker caught bird flu from cattle recently, social media was abuzz with rumours. While bird flu is not a human pandemic, scientists and policymakers the world over are keen to prepare as best they can for when such a pandemic emerges – a tricky task, given…

The Conversation

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

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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

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.

LiveScience

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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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.

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.

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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