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Texas Cow to Human: The Surprising Journey of Bird Flu

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Discover how bird flu made a leap from cows to humans in Texas. Read the full story here!

In a surprising turn of events, bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, has made its way from birds to cows and finally to a human in Texas. With more than 9,000 wild birds and 82 million commercial poultry affected in the United States, the ongoing global outbreak has taken a concerning twist. The infected person had direct contact with sick cows, highlighting the potential risks and complexities of the virus transmission. The Texas Department of State Health Services is closely monitoring the situation to prevent further spread.

As the state departments release statements on the potential threat of bird flu, questions arise about traceability issues in the dairy industry. The detection of bird flu in dairy cattle raises concerns about the impact on milk and dairy product prices. The contagious nature of the virus poses challenges for containment and control measures in agricultural settings.

The infected individual in Texas is undergoing treatment with antiviral medication, oseltamivir, commonly used for influenza A and B. This rare human case serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between animal and human health. Efforts to track and manage bird flu cases continue to be a top priority for health and agriculture officials.

In a unique occurrence, Texas cows have directly transmitted avian flu to other cows and one human. This incident sheds light on the evolving nature of infectious diseases and the importance of prompt response strategies. The interplay between wildlife, livestock, and humans underscores the ongoing challenges in combating zoonotic diseases like bird flu.

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Bird flu in humans, explained (The Washington Post)

In the United States, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in more than 9,000 wild birds and affected more than 82 million commercial poultry and ...

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Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With Cattle (The New York Times)

The case adds another worrying wrinkle to a global outbreak that has devastated bird and marine mammal populations, and recently appeared in cattle herds.

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Texas bird flu case: Can humans get bird flu? How contagious is it ... (Vox)

Bird flu has jumped from birds to cows — and now from cows to a human in Texas. Here's how to think about your risk, the history of the virus, and what the ...

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CT health, agriculture officials release statement on potential bird flu ... (WFSB)

The state departments ...

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Bird flu in dairy brings up traceability questions (Minnesota Farm Guide)

"If those were beef cattle instead of dairy cattle, how many stop movement orders would we be seeing right now?"

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Texas reports case of bird flu passed from sick cattle, but risk to the ... (Texas Standard)

The person had direct contact with the sick cows before becoming infected, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. So far, there are no ...

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Herds of dairy cattle have tested positive for bird flu. Will milk, dairy ... (Dover Post)

Bird flu cases have been reported in multiple herds of dairy cattle across several states. Here's what to know about Delaware cattle and milk prices.

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Rare human case of bird flu contracted in Texas following contact ... (CBS News)

The person is now being treated with the antiviral medication oseltamivir, which according to the Mayo Clinic can be used to treat influenza A and B, as well as ...

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Bird Flu Detected in Texas Human - Farm Policy News (Farmdoc Daily)

A Texas dairy worker tested positive for the avian flu, the first identified human case of the illness that recently sickened U.S. cattle.

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Bird flu spreads cow-to-cow and to one human in Texas • Nebraska ... (Nebraska Examiner)

Texas cows are believed to have directly transmitted an avian flu to other cows and one person, according to state ag and health officials.

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Human case of bird flu detected in Texas after outbreak of virus ... (USA TODAY)

The Texas Department of State Health Services said that the patient became ill following contact with dairy cows presumed to be infected with bird flu.

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Cornell scientists identify bird flu infecting dairy cows | Cornell ... (Cornell Chronicle)

Cornell virology experts are sequencing the bird flu virus that struck cows in the Texas panhandle last week, after work at Cornell and two other veterinary ...

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First human case of bird flu confirmed in Texas, authorities say. Is it ... (Austin American-Statesman)

Texas authorities have confirmed the first case of avian flu after coming into close contact with infected cattle.

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To Curb Bird Flu, Taxpayers Pay Millions to Kill Poultry. Is It Needed? (The New York Times)

Big poultry farms have received millions of dollars for their losses. Animal welfare groups contend that aid reinforces inhumane cullings of birds exposed ...

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A person tested positive for avian influenza after being exposed to ... (Scientific American)

A person tested positive for avian influenza after being exposed to cows thought to be infected with the virus. It's the second time a human has been ...

Marks confident in bird flu vaccine stockpile (Politico)

Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine regulator, said Monday he's confident the U.S. stockpile of avian flu-specific vaccines would work well if deployed.

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Second bird flu case confirmed in human in US: What to know (The Hill)

Federal authorities are downplaying the public health risk after the second ever case of a human contracting the “highly pathogenic” bird flu in the United ...

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Largest US fresh egg producer halts production at Texas plant after ... (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

NBC Universal, Inc. Avian influenza or bird flu is a disease that naturally spreads among wild aquatic birds worldwide, as well as domestic poultry and other ...

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Largest fresh egg producer in U.S. finds bird flu in chickens at Texas ... (CBS News)

The company said there is no known bird flu risk associated with eggs that are currently on the market and no eggs have been recalled.

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How prepared the U.S. is for a bird flu pandemic (The Washington Post)

Federal officials are preparing for the possibility of additional human cases of bird flu, testing components to create an H5N1 vaccine after a Texas dairy ...

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Bird flu has been detected at the largest chicken egg manufacturer ... (NPR)

Cal-Maine Foods lost about 1.9 million chickens, or 3.6% of its flock, as a result of an outbreak at a Texas plant. However, the CDC says a person is ...

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Largest fresh egg producer in the US has found bird flu at Texas ... (The Associated Press)

Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. said in a statement that approximately 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets, about 3.6% of its total ...

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Largest fresh egg producer in US finds bird flu in chickens at Texas ... (Fox 59)

The announcement comes a day after health officials in Texas said a person had been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows presumed to be ...

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