Tag: H5N1
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Bird Flu Surge: Poultry Losses Mount as Federal Response Tightens
Winter Migration Drives a New Wave of H5N1 Outbreaks As birds migrate south for the winter, the H5N1 strain of bird flu continues to threaten poultry nationwide. In the latest wave, authorities have detected additional outbreaks among chickens, turkeys, and ducks. The virus’s reach underscores how environmental factors and animal movements shape the risk landscape…
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BlueWillow Biologics Unveils Promising Intranasal Bird Flu Vaccine Backed by Nature Communications Study
BlueWillow’s Intranasal Bird Flu Vaccine: A New Era for Mucosal Immunity BlueWillow Biologics, a leading clinical-stage biotech company, has announced positive findings from a peer-reviewed Nature Communications study demonstrating the potential of its intranasal vaccine approach against bird flu. The news marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of needle-free, mucosal vaccines that can prime…
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Wild Bird Poo Testing in Northern Australia: A Frontline Strategy to Keep Eggs on the Shelves
Protecting Australia’s egg supply from a global threat In the early heat of a remote Northern Territory morning, a small team quietly carries out one of the country’s most crucial biosecurity operations. Indigenous rangers, joined by a government veterinarian, comb the coastlines and wetlands for fresh bird droppings. The goal is simple in method, high-stakes…
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Wild Bird Poo Testing in Northern Australia: Protecting Eggs on the Shelves
Protecting Australia’s eggs from a global threat In the early warmth of a remote Northern Territory morning, the Hum of heat and humidity marks the start of a crucial biosecurity operation. Indigenous rangers, guided by a government veterinarian, comb the shoreline for fresh droppings. Their mission is deceptively simple in one sense: collect evidence from…
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H5N1 and Raw Milk Cheese: What We Know About Virus Stability and Transmission Risk
Overview: H5N1 in dairy contexts raises food-safety questions Recent research into highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has drawn attention to dairy products sourced from infected animals. In outbreaks where dairy cattle test positive for H5N1 and milk is contaminated, the critical question becomes whether unpasteurized dairy products, especially raw-milk cheeses, can harbor infectious virus and…
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H5N1 Influenza Virus Stability in Raw Milk Cheese: What It Means for Public Health
Overview The recent spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 to dairy cattle has raised urgent questions about the safety of unpasteurized dairy products. In a focused study, researchers examined how long the H5N1 virus remains infectious in raw-milk cheeses made from milk with varying pH levels. The findings illuminate how cheese-making conditions can…
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H5N1 in Raw Milk Cheese: Stability and Transmission Risk
Overview Recent events have shown that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has reached dairy cattle, with detectable levels of virus in milk. This raises questions about the safety of unpasteurized dairy products, especially raw-milk cheeses. A recent study evaluated how long H5N1 can remain infectious in cheeses made from raw milk, across a range of…
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Bird Flu Outbreak Shuts Fota Wildlife Park as Officials Respond
Fota Wildlife Park Closes Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak The popular Fota Wildlife Park in Cork has temporarily closed its gates as health authorities respond to an outbreak of avian influenza on site. The park’s management confirmed that three dead geese and a fourth sick goose, part of a flock of 20, tested positive for the…
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CEPI and SII Team Up on H5N1 Vaccine Prototype to Boost Pandemic Readiness
Global push to broaden H5N1 protection In a bid to accelerate pandemic preparedness, the Serum Institute of India (SII) and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) have launched a collaborative project to develop a new vaccine targeting H5N1 avian influenza. The effort aims to create a prototype that could serve as a model for Disease…
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Bird Flu at Fota Wildlife Park: Park Closure and News Update
Fota Wildlife Park Closes as Avian Influenza is Detected The wildlife park in Cork, Ireland, is closed to the public while authorities respond to a confirmed outbreak of avian influenza. The positive cases are linked to three dead geese and a fourth sick goose within a flock of 20 at the park, as confirmed by…