California Declares Emergency Due to Bird Flu Case

LOS ANGELES, California – The U.S. has reported its first severe human case of bird flu, as a Louisiana resident is hospitalized in critical condition after suspected contact with infected backyard poultry. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as the H5N1 virus continues ravaging dairy cattle and infecting farm […]

USDA Orders Milk Testing for Bird Flu in the US

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant effort to monitor and contain the spread of bird flu, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Friday that Bird flu milk testing will be required at dairy farms nationwide starting December 16, 2024. This initiative aims to address the growing prevalence of the Type A H5N1 virus […]