AVIAN INFLUENZA (42): USA (MULTIPLE STATES) COWS, UPDATE, NORTH
CAROLINA DAIRY HERD, PROPOSED NAME CHANGE
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Source: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), US
Department of Agriculture (USDA) [abridged, edited] https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/livestock
The US Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state veterinary and
public health officials are investigating an illness among dairy
cows.
As we learn more about this evolving situation, APHIS will continue to
provide confirmatory testing for samples from livestock as well as
guidance for producers, veterinarians, and state animal health
officials. As the situation changes, we will continue to post updated
information.
available at the source URL. As the 2nd story notes, a site in NC has
also been confirmed. – Mod.JH]
State / Species / Date confirmed
New Mexico / Dairy milking cattle / 6 Apr 2024
New Mexico / Dairy milking cattle / 6 Apr 2024
Michigan / Dairy milking cattle / 5 Apr 2024
Texas / Dairy milking cattle / 4 Apr 2024
Texas / Dairy milking cattle / 4 Apr 2024
Ohio / Dairy milking cattle / 2 Apr 2024
Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds:
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