The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren’t working this time, according to some agricultural experts. Some egg farmers have called for vaccinations for poultry.
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Limited testing of raw milk for bird flu leaves safety questions unanswered
An avian flu outbreak in dairy herds has stoked tensions between the federal government and raw milk advocates. Milk testing could provide assurances and useful data, but some farmers oppose it.
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More states are finding bird flu in cattle. This is what scientists are watching for
Avian influenza is being detected in more dairy herds. Scientists are paying close attention to how the virus is changing and what that means for its pandemic potential.
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What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak
Cattle are getting sick with H5N1, and one person got sick in Texas. How bad could this be for dairy farms? Could it spread among people? Here’s what scientists are learning.
