Exclusive: Cows infected with bird flu have died in five US states Leah Douglas and Tom Polansek, June 6, 2024 June 6 (Reuters) – Dairy cows infected with avian flu in five U.S. states have died or been slaughtered by farmers because they did not recover, state officials and academics told Reuters. Reports of the […]
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US, European nations consider vaccinating workers exposed to bird flu Julie Steenhuysen and Jennifer Rigby, May 28, 2024 May 28 (Reuters) – The United States and Europe are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines that could be used to protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians and lab technicians, government officials […]
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Study confirms infection in mice fed H5N1-contaminated raw milk Lisa Schnirring, May 24, 2024 May 24 (UMN) – Experiments with raw milk from cows infected with H5N1 avian influenza found that mice fed droplets quickly became ill, with high virus levels in their respiratory tissues, researchers reported today. To learn more, visit the UMN website […]
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Bird flu detected in tissue samples of US dairy cow sent to slaughter Tom Polansek and Manas Mishra, May 24, 2024 May 24 (Reuters) – Bird flu virus particles were found in tissue samples taken from one dairy cow sent to slaughter at a U.S. meat processing plant, but none were detected in samples from […]
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Veterinarian: Wisconsin farmers adjusting well to FDA change on livestock prescriptions Jonah Beleckis, June 6, 2024 Reflecting back on the year since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started requiring prescriptions for certain livestock antibiotics, one cattle veterinarian says Wisconsin farmers are adjusting smoothly to the change. Dr. Jon Garber, co-owner of Valley Veterinary Clinic near Green Bay, said […]
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Mandates Influenza Testing for Interstate Shipment of Dairy Cattle Lancaster Farming Staff, April 24, 2024 USDA will require dairy cattle to receive a negative test for influenza A before interstate shipment. The move was announced Wednesday and will go into effect April 29. The testing rule applies to lactating […]
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza now in 28 dairy herds in 8 states By Rachel Wagoner, April 16, 2024 SALEM, Ohio — Highly pathogenic avian influenza has now been detected in dairy cows in eight states, prompting some states to restrict cattle movements. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed on April 9 that dairy herds in North […]
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High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza in Cattle By World Organization for Animal Health Staff, April 5, 2024 The ongoing spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) in different regions of the world, alongside the recent detections of cases in cattle, is raising concerns within the international community. While HPAI primarily affects poultry and wild birds, avian […]
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Get Ready for the Next Cold Snap by Paul Beck, November 21, 2023 Cows tend to lose their acclimation to cold weather when we have a series of nice thermoneutral days. Condition of cows and their hair coat can play a large part in their tolerance to colder conditions. Cows in good body condition, those […]
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New York raw milk tests positive for campylobacter; public warning issued September 19, 2023 New York’s Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball warns people against drinking raw milk from a Schuyler County dairy because it is contaminated. Testing has shown that raw milk from Sunset View Creamer LLC is contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni. The dairy is at […]
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