Nevada, bird flu

New bird flu variant found in dairy cattle. Can H5N1 be transmitted to humans?
The variant of bird flu that killed a Louisiana resident has now been found in dairy cows. Until now, the human cases of bird flu traced to cattle have been mild, mostly eye infections. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that a strain previously found only in wild birds has turned up in dairy herds in Nevada ‒ raising concerns that future human infections could be more serious.
Bird Flu Map Update as Nevada's First Human Case Is Detected
Nevada confirms its first human case of bird flu amid a growing U.S. outbreak impacting poultry, wildlife and the price of eggs.
New bird flu infections in Nevada dairy cattle signal the virus may be here to stay
Six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a newer variant of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s been associated with severe infections in humans, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
Nevada confirms 1st human case of H5N1 bird flu from infected cattle
Nevada just confirmed its first human case of avian flu from infected cattle. Nevada’s first case was found in Churchill County, the Central Nevada Health District announced on Monday.
New strain of bird flu is detected in a Nevada dairy worker, CDC says
The newer strain had been seen before in more than a dozen people exposed to poultry, but this is the first time an infection was traced to a cow.
Nevada confirms state's first human case of bird flu in a dairy worker
Nevada has confirmed its first human case of bird flu in a farm worker who was exposed to infected dairy cattle, the Central Nevada Health District said on Monday, after authorities last week reported a second strain of the virus in cows in the state.
2nd strain of bird flu infects cows for the 1st time: USDA
A second type of bird flu has been found in U.S. dairy cows for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced.
Nevada Resident Infected with New Strain of Bird Flu: 'We’re Gonna Have Another Influenza Pandemic'
The CDC confirmed a case of a new strain of bird flu in a dairy worker who contracted the virus from infected cows on a Nevada farm.
New Bird Flu Strain Emerges In Nevada Dairy Cattle, Sparking Pandemic Concerns
A new variant of the H5N1 bird flu — the same one that led to the death of a Louisiana man — has for first the first time been found in infected U.S. dairy cattle.
Second bird flu strain found in US dairy cattle, USDA says
U.S. dairy cattle tested positive for a strain of bird flu that previously had not been seen in cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, ramping up concerns about the persistent spread of the virus.
New version of bird flu infects Nevada dairy worker
This version of the virus is circulating broadly in wild birds and is different from the virus that has been causing dairy cow outbreaks since early 2024, the CDC said.
New bird flu variant in cattle adds to concerns about federal response under Trump
The strain of bird flu is distinct from what has previously been found in dairy cattle. The finding raises some worrying ...
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
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Avian flu makes appearance in cattle herds south of the border
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What Is Bird Flu and How Does It Affect Egg Prices?
Bird flu, also known as H5N1, continues to spread among U.S. livestock, driving up egg prices and worrying public health ...
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Virginia is having its worst bird flu spike yet
Kavya Beheraj/Axios Virginia is facing the worst bird flu spike since the nationwide outbreak started in 2022, USDA data shows. Why it matters: It's wreaking havoc on farmers, exacerbating egg ...