A recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases examined influenza infections among cattle on a dairy farm in Texas, United States of America ...

Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), USA, have detected H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) in cattle and milk samples collected from two dairy farms in Texas.

A legal aid group that represents farm workers is suing the state agriculture department claiming it is not sharing the ...

Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year after H5N1 bird flu was first reported in Texas dairy cattle. Although not ...

Texas dairies’ production is up amid higher milk and cheese prices, and growth is not expected to slow in 2025, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service dairy specialists. Jennifer Spencer, ...

Just as quickly as the bird flu is spreading, the virus is changing. Nearly three years ago, a flock of pheasants in Erath County became the first case of the bird flu in Texas. Since then, the bird ...

The first calls that Dr. Barb Petersen received in early March were from dairy owners worried about crows, pigeons and other birds dying on their Texas farms. Then came word that barn cats — half of ...

This story was last updated on 12/16/2024 at 4:40 p.m. We will continue to update as more information becomes available. Since May 2024, state and federal officials have confirmed cases of Highly ...

Holstein cows at Riverview Dairy in Pixley, Calif., in 2020. A new study shows the H5N1 virus is likely more widespread in cows than had been reported. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times) Scientists are ...

LUBBOCK (TEXAS TRIBUNE) - Just as quickly as the bird flu is spreading, the virus is changing. Nearly three years ago, a flock of pheasants in Erath County became the first case of the bird flu in ...

The bird flu is evolving as it transmits between birds and livestock, worry farmers and researchers in Texas. (Justin Hamel For The Texas Tribune, Justin Hamel For The Texas Tribune) Subscribe to The ...