More H5N1 detections in US dairy cows and poultry; WHO unveils H5 surveillance guide
Source: dairynews.today
Increased surveillance of H5N1 avian flu in US dairy cattle and poultry, as WHO releases new guidelines.
Over recent days, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has reported a rise in H5N1 avian flu detections, including four new cases in dairy cattle across California and Idaho. This raises the national count to 1,009 cases from 17 states since March 2024.
Further confirmations in poultry markets and backyard flocks in New York and New Mexico have also been noted. Concurrently, the WHO has introduced new surveillance guidelines for human infections with H5 avian influenza, emphasizing rapid detection and response to prevent potential pandemics.
The USDA’s APHIS has announced a $15.3 million investment in research to enhance preparedness and response to livestock diseases, with a focus on biosecurity.
Further confirmations in poultry markets and backyard flocks in New York and New Mexico have also been noted. Concurrently, the WHO has introduced new surveillance guidelines for human infections with H5 avian influenza, emphasizing rapid detection and response to prevent potential pandemics.
The USDA’s APHIS has announced a $15.3 million investment in research to enhance preparedness and response to livestock diseases, with a focus on biosecurity.
