First case of bird flu in a pig reported in the US

wcpo.com October 30, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC

For the first time in the U.S., a pig has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu. The pig was part of a small farm in Oregon where other animals had also been infected. The infected pig was one of five on the farm, which shares resources with other livestock. Two pigs tested negative, and results for the remaining two are pending. All pigs were euthanized. The farm is quarantined, and other animals are under surveillance. Officials stated there is no risk to the pork supply, and the virus shows no changes that would increase its threat to humans.


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