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HPAI (H5N1) found in US cattle herds, raising concerns

ABC News — March 28, 2024, 03:00 AM UTC

Summary: Avian Influenza HPAI (H5N1) found in US cattle herds. USDA confirms cases in Kansas and Texas. Dairy associations reassure consumers of safe milk supply. Livestock analysts emphasize testing for bird flu. Meat Institute assures safety of beef consumption. Concerns rise over potential spread to mammals. Expert warns of evolving strains and zoonotic disease risks. Australia faces wildlife threat if virus reaches via migratory birds. Prioritize zoonotic disease prevention.

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  1. [3.8]
    Bird flu found in U.S. milk samples, minimal health risk (Voice of America - VOA News)
    1d
    Summary:Source
  2. [4.5]
    Lawmakers urge containment of bird flu in dairy cows (Hindustan Times)
    1d
    Summary:Source
  3. [5.2]
    Bird flu detected in US retail milk samples. Dairy impact (The Independent)
    1d

    ScoresSource
  4. [3.2]
    WHO: Low risk of H5N1 bird flu, monitor transmission (The Straits Times)
    1d
    Summary:Source
  5. [3.3]
    Avian flu outbreak in U.S. impacting poultry industry (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
    1d
    Summary:Source
  6. [2.9]
    WHO advises vigilance for H5N1 bird flu transmission (CTV News)
    1d
    Summary:Source
  7. [5.2]
    H5N1 virus found in 1 in 5 milk samples (The Straits Times)
    1d

    ScoresSource
  8. [3.9]
    20% of US retail milk samples contain bird flu (Ars Technica)
    1d
    Summary:Source
  9. [3.9]
    Dr. Jerome Adams warns of bird flu risks in 2024 (New York Post )
    1d
    Summary:Source
  10. [6.3]
    Avian flu H5N1 detected in American cows, human transmission possible (The Guardian)
    2d

    ScoresSource
  11. [3.4]
    H5N1 bird flu in dairy cows affects milk supply (CTV News)
    2d
    Summary:Source
  12. [5.3]
    Outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in US dairy herds (Firstpost)
    2d

    ScoresSource
  13. [3.2]
    H5N1 bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows addressed (CP24)
    2d
    Summary:Source
  14. [4.1]
    H5N1 avian flu spreading in mammals, human risk low (Health Policy Watch)
    2d
    Summary:Source
  15. [4.0]
    Bird flu virus fragments found in retail milk samples nationwide (The Straits Times)
    2d
    Summary:Source
  16. [5.4]
    H5N1 avian influenza detected in US milk supply (Business Insider)
    2d

    ScoresSource
  17. [4.2]
    Avian flu fragments found in U.S. milk, safety assured (The Conversation)
    2d
    Summary:Source
  18. [5.9]
    H5N1 bird flu spreading in US cattle herds, concerns rise (Business Insider)
    2d

    ScoresSource
  19. [3.3]
    USDA mandates dairy cow testing for bird flu (Agriland)
    2d
    Summary:Source
  20. [4.6]
    US faces H5N1 bird flu crisis in poultry industry (Vox.com)
    2d
    Summary:Source
  21. [5.5]
    Federal agencies struggle to coordinate response to bird flu (The Washington Post)
    3d

    ScoresSource
  22. [2.9]
    Low public risk from bird flu traces in milk (WYSO Public Radio)
    3d
    Summary:Source
  23. [3.8]
    Biden orders mandatory bird flu testing for dairy cows (The Washington Post)
    3d
    Summary:Source
  24. [3.5]
    FDA assures safe milk supply despite bird flu contamination (CTV News)
    4d
    Summary:Source
  25. [2.2]
    H5N1 bird flu infects farm worker and dairy cows (Marketscreener.com)
    4d
    Summary:Source
  26. [4.4]
    FDA detects bird flu in milk, assures safety, ongoing testing (WION)
    4d
    Summary:Source
  27. [3.4]
    FDA finds bird flu in milk, assures safety through pasteurization (XM)
    4d
    Summary:Source
  28. [3.0]
    Inactive bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk samples nationwide (The New York Times)
    4d
    Summary:Source
  29. [4.8]
    USDA finds single H5N1 spillover event in U.S. dairy cows (STAT)
    4d
    Summary:Source
  30. [3.8]
    Bird flu fragments found in US milk, low public risk (The Washington Post)
    4d
    Summary:Source
  31. [2.8]
    USDA's bird flu investigation lacks transparency, hindering global response (CNN)
    4d
    Summary:Source
  32. [4.6]
    H5N1 avian influenza spreading in US dairy cows (Ars Technica)
    5d
    Summary:Source
  33. [3.0]
    Poultry farmers in the Carolinas combat bird flu threat (Fox 46 Charlotte)
    5d
    Summary:Source
  34. [2.4]
    Bird flu A(H5N1) found in U.S. wildlife, low human risk (Deseret News)
    5d
    Summary:Source
  35. [1.6]
    CFIA warns of avian flu risk in Canadian dairy cattle (Morning Ag Clips -)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  36. [2.9]
    Dairy industry renaming bird flu in cows for consumer confidence (Environmental Health News)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  37. [3.2]
    Bird flu outbreak raises concerns about consuming poultry products (Hindustan Times)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  38. [3.4]
    Bird flu in US dairy cows, limited impact on milk production (Firstpost)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  39. [3.9]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (Malay Mail)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  40. [5.8]
    WHO confirms H5N1 bird flu in raw milk. Drink pasteurized (TheHealthSite)
    7d

    ScoresSource
  41. [4.9]
    H5N1 bird flu found in raw cow milk in US (India.com)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  42. [4.3]
    WHO concerned about high mortality bird flu pandemic spread (Pune Pulse)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  43. [2.8]
    Bird flu spreads among cows, U.S.D.A. expands testing coverage (The New York Times)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  44. [5.4]
    Avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreaks surge, affecting poultry and mammals (South China Morning Post)
    8d

    ScoresSource
  45. [3.4]
    USDA confirms cow-to-cow bird flu transmission in dairy herds (GMA News Online)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  46. [5.0]
    Increased surveillance urged for H5N1 avian influenza outbreak (Voice of America - VOA News)
    8d

    ScoresSource
  47. [2.1]
    CFIA advises monitoring dairy cattle for avian influenza (CP24)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  48. [2.7]
    CFIA warns of avian influenza in dairy cattle (The Globe and Mail)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  49. [3.5]
    H5N1 bird flu found in raw cow milk in US (The Sun)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  50. [4.2]
    WHO concerned about rising bird flu cases, potential pandemic (New York Post )
    8d
    Summary:Source
  51. [2.2]
    Bird flu H5N1 found in raw milk, pasteurized milk safe (Daily Mail)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  52. [4.6]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (IFLScience)
    9d
    Summary:Source
  53. [3.6]
    Arkansas monitors bird flu, USDA reports cases in 8 states (Pine Bluff Commercial)
    9d
    Summary:Source
  54. [4.6]
    WHO warns of highly lethal avian influenza virus H5N1 (CNBCTV18)
    9d
    Summary:Source
  55. [5.4]
    Bird flu outbreak since 2020, affecting humans, requires global response (South China Morning Post)
    9d

    ScoresSource
  56. [4.0]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (The Irish Sun)
    9d
    Summary:Source
  57. [3.7]
    Bird flu detected in Texas, global concern rises (Irish Examiner)
    9d
    Summary:Source
  58. [5.4]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (The Hindu)
    9d

    ScoresSource
  59. [5.7]
    WHO warns of high mortality H5N1 bird flu (India Today)
    9d

    ScoresSource
  60. [5.5]
    WHO warns of lethal H5N1 bird flu, urges preparedness (The Guardian)
    9d

    ScoresSource
  61. [3.9]
    High mortality rate of H5N1 avian influenza emphasized (UN News)
    10d
    Summary:Source
  62. [5.1]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to new species (Mint)
    10d

    ScoresSource
  63. [4.0]
    CDC updates avian flu guidance; no travel restrictions in place (Food Safety News)
    11d
    Summary:Source
  64. [4.1]
    H5N1 bird flu spreads to US dairy cows, concerns rise (Vox.com)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  65. [4.2]
    Avian flu detected in U.S. dairy cattle, Canadian monitoring (The Globe and Mail)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  66. [2.1]
    Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in South Dakota dairy herd (Food Dive)
    13d
    Summary:Source
  67. [3.6]
    Bird flu in U.S. dairy cows; milk supply safe (Voice of America - VOA News)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  68. [2.9]
    Second U.S. human case of bird flu reported (Slate)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  69. [3.2]
    Bird flu in U.S. dairy cows poses low public risk (The Associated Press)
    15d
    Summary:Source
  70. [5.8]
    H5N1 bird flu in U.S. cattle raises transmission concerns (STAT)
    15d

    ScoresSource
  71. [4.9]
    Preparation for bird flu outbreaks stresses surveillance and vigilance (CTV News Atlantic)
    15d
    Summary:Source
  72. [3.7]
    Avian influenza outbreaks prompt mass culling, impact poultry industry (The Guardian US)
    16d
    Summary:Source
  73. [2.8]
    US dairy farmers combat bird flu to protect livestock (XM)
    16d
    Summary:Source
  74. [4.4]
    Bird flu (avian influenza) poses global threat, affecting birds and humans (ABC News)
    16d
    Summary:Source
  75. [6.0]
    First US case of H5N1 avian flu in humans (WIRED)
    16d

    ScoresSource
  76. [4.1]
    Bird flu in cattle raises human transmission concerns (KERA News)
    16d
    Summary:Source
  77. [2.0]
    Health experts warn of bird flu in NYC park (New York Post )
    17d
    Summary:Source
  78. [2.7]
    Bird flu detected in wildlife and poultry, raising transmission concerns (Daily Mail)
    17d
    Summary:Source
  79. [3.4]
    US and Canada prepare for potential bird flu outbreak (CTV News)
    17d
    Summary:Source
  80. [2.4]
    Canada monitors bird flu, similar to U.S., with precautions (CTV News)
    17d
    Summary:Source
  81. [2.6]
    Avoid raw eggs, undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk during bird flu (Irish Star)
    18d
    Summary:Source
  82. [4.7]
    Bird flu virus H5N1 found in NYC birds (The New York Times)
    18d
    Summary:Source
  83. [2.5]
    Cook steak well, avoid runny eggs due to bird flu (Daily Mail)
    18d
    Summary:Source
  84. [4.6]
    H5N1 cases in U.S. cattle, one human infection; Canada safe (CTV News)
    19d
    Summary:Source
  85. [3.3]
    21-year-old in Vietnam dies from H5N1 bird flu (The Sun)
    19d
    Summary:Source
  86. [5.5]
    H5N1 cases in U.S. cattle, one human infection reported (CTV News)
    19d

    ScoresSource
  87. [5.5]
    CDC confirms second US avian flu case, H5N1 spreading (ThePrint)
    19d

    ScoresSource
  88. [4.0]
    Low risk of H5N1 pandemic, global surveillance crucial (News18)
    19d
    Summary:Source
  89. [4.1]
    CDC: Low public bird flu risk, prepare for potential cases (CTV News)
    19d
    Summary:Source
  90. [3.0]
    H5N1 avian flu affects U.S. dairy cows, manageable situation (Food Institute Blog)
    20d
    Summary:Source
  91. [4.9]
    H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US sparks panic (Health shots)
    20d
    Summary:Source
  92. [5.0]
    CDC alerts on rare H5N1 transmission from cow to human (The Conversation Indonesia)
    20d

    ScoresSource
  93. [3.0]
    Highly contagious bird flu strain impacts US egg production (AzerNews.Az)
    20d
    Summary:Source
  94. [2.7]
    Highly contagious bird flu affecting US egg production, prices rising (WFXRtv.com)
    21d
    Summary:Source
  95. [2.7]
    Highly contagious bird flu impacting US egg production, prices rising (DC News Now | Washington, DC)
    21d
    Summary:Source
  96. [4.0]
    CDC alerts on bird flu in Texas dairy worker (The Hill)
    21d
    Summary:Source
  97. [4.9]
    USDA reports HPAI cases in cattle and hens (Business Insider)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  98. [2.2]
    Novonesis webinar: H5N1 Avian Influenza impact on dairy industry (Pork Magazine)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  99. [4.1]
    CDC alerts on H5N1 bird flu in cows, human infection (STAT)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  100. [4.4]
    CDC alerts on H5N1 avian flu in Texas farm worker (The Straits Times)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  101. [4.0]
    Avian influenza affecting cows in multiple states, including Minnesota (KSTP)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  102. [2.3]
    Bird flu outbreaks affect farms in six US states (Daily Mail)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  103. [3.1]
    Avian influenza infects dairy herds, enhance biosecurity measures (Food Dive)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  104. [5.9]
    H5N1 case in US raises pandemic concerns (The Indian Express)
    23d

    ScoresSource
  105. [4.1]
    Canadian dairy farmers warned about HPAI risk from U.S (Farmtario)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  106. [5.9]
    CDC confirms second US Avian Influenza case, pandemic concerns (The Indian Express)
    23d

    ScoresSource
  107. [5.8]
    H5N1 bird flu poses potential pandemic threat, experts warn (CNBCTV18)
    23d

    ScoresSource
  108. [6.5]
    Experts warn of potential deadly bird flu pandemic threat (Hindustan Times)
    23d

    ScoresSource
  109. [4.8]
    H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US, low public risk (PBS NewsHour)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  110. [5.1]
    Bird flu spreading in U.S. dairy herds, low human risk (The Straits Times)
    23d

    ScoresSource
  111. [5.8]
    Warning of potential H5N1 bird flu pandemic, deadlier than Covid (News18)
    23d

    ScoresSource
  112. [5.3]
    Rare H5N1 bird flu case in Texas raises pandemic concerns (New York Post )
    23d

    ScoresSource
  113. [6.4]
    Warning of bird flu spread to diverse species and regions (CTV News)
    24d

    ScoresSource
  114. [6.4]
    Warning of global bird flu spread and human infection risk (The Straits Times)
    24d

    ScoresSource
  115. [5.1]
    New H5N1 bird flu strain infects U.S. livestock (Livescience.com)
    24d

    ScoresSource
  116. [5.6]
    Avian Flu threat grows with second US human case (Mint)
    24d

    ScoresSource
  117. [5.4]
    Bird flu outbreak raises egg prices, affects poultry industry (Quartz)
    24d

    ScoresSource
  118. [3.7]
    Cal-Maine Foods culled birds due to avian influenza (Agriland)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  119. [4.6]
    Bird flu outbreaks in US poultry and dairy industries (The Guardian US)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  120. [4.5]
    Bird flu outbreaks impact poultry and humans in the US (The Washington Post)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  121. [3.5]
    Cal-Maine Foods paused production in Texas due to bird flu (The Manila Times)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  122. [4.4]
    Cal-Maine Foods shuts Texas plant due to bird flu (Voice of America - VOA News)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  123. [4.4]
    Texan dairy worker contracts highly pathogenic bird flu (The Hill)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  124. [3.3]
    Cal-Maine Foods halts production due to bird flu outbreak (Marketscreener.com)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  125. [3.0]
    Cal-Maine Foods halts egg production in Texas due to bird flu (NBC DFW)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  126. [5.5]
    Second U.S. human case of H5N1 bird flu reported (InsideClimate News)
    25d

    ScoresSource
  127. [3.6]
    US reports second bird flu case, cattle infected in multiple states (Agriland)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  128. [6.3]
    CDC monitors avian flu, warns of human transmission risk (The Australian Financial Review)
    26d

    ScoresSource
  129. [2.6]
    Human case of avian flu linked to infected cows (DAWN.com)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  130. [3.0]
    Avian influenza case in Texas, H5N1 strain, low public risk (Inquirer.net)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  131. [5.7]
    Low human health risk from bird flu in US (South China Morning Post)
    26d

    ScoresSource
  132. [4.7]
    One person in Texas diagnosed with bird flu (The New York Times)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  133. [4.9]
    Human case of avian flu linked to infected cows (XM)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  134. [3.9]
    Second human case of bird flu in Texas confirmed (The Washington Post)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  135. [2.3]
    Bird flu detected in Michigan dairy herd, low public health risk (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  136. [5.8]
    Highly virulent bird flu in dairy cows spreading across states (The Washington Post)
    29d

    ScoresSource
  137. [2.5]
    Bird flu in US cattle; 4 farms affected, no risk (ScienceAlert)
    31d
    Summary:Source
  138. [4.1]
    HPAI H5N1 bird flu found in US cows (Ars Technica)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  139. [3.0]
    Bird flu found in U.S. dairy cows, low human risk (Livescience.com)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  140. [4.6]
    Bird flu found in US dairy cows, affecting milk production (The Guardian)
    33d
    Summary:Source
  141. [3.1]
    Avian flu found in milk from cattle, milk supply safe (CTV News)
    33d
    Summary:Source
  142. [2.8]
    Bird flu in cows not a threat to milk supply (The Associated Press)
    33d
    Summary:Source