Cats May Carry Deadly Bird Flu To Humans, Study Warns
A new study has warned that pet cats can become unexpected carriers of bird flu that has ravaged poultry farms in the US for the last two and a half years. The deadly strain of avian influenza, often referred to as H5N1 has been the cause of death of more than 100 million birds and although it does not spread easily among humans,
Scientists say that, like pigs, they are a ‘mixing vessel’ that could enable H5N1 bird flu to mutate and spread to humans ...
Workshop co-organiser professor Munir Iqbal, Head of the Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease group at The Pirbright ...
With global outbreaks of avian influenza on the rise, the country is intensifying its precautionary efforts despite having no ...
Supported by USAID, South Korea, the Fleming Fund and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), the initiative tackles ...
Recent reports in December 2024 indicate that India has seen sporadic cases of avian influenza, with a few outbreaks in ...
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Bovine H5N1 influenza shows potential for human adaptation through key mutationsRecent study reveals H5N1 mutations enhancing human receptor binding, highlighting pandemic risks and the need for vigilant ...
Raw milk, hailed by some as a natural and nutritious alternative to pasteurized dairy, may come with hidden dangers, ...
The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle have raised concerns about the potential for a new ...
Poultry producers in Adair County are urged to strengthen biosecurity measures after two cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian ...
The Galveston County Health District confirmed the county’s first case of bird flu was found in Texas City this month. The ...
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