The ongoing saga of the H5N1 bird flu virus has taken a concerning turn. After initially appearing in US dairy cows in spring 2024, attributed to the B3.13 genotype, a new strain has emerged. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently confirmed the detection of the D1.1 genotype in milk samples, marking the second spillover event in this outbreak. This development raises … [Read more...] about New H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Genotype Found In US Cows In Second Spillover Event
Avian Influenza
It’s not just bird flu. Here’s why eggs have gotten so expensive
I wish I had good news about eggs, but alas, I do not. Egg prices are soaring again as the bird flu sweeps the US for the third straight year, cutting into supply. On the other side of the equation, seasonal factors have pushed demand up (all that holiday baking and cold winter weather makes people into egg-heads), and consumers have been buying eggs more than normal for the … [Read more...] about It’s not just bird flu. Here’s why eggs have gotten so expensive
First Severe Human Infection Of Bird Flu Virus In The US Shows Signs Of Mutation
The United States has reported its first severe case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) affecting a human, marking a critical moment in the ongoing battle against avian flu outbreaks. A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized after contracting the virus, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirming genetic mutations that may influence the … [Read more...] about First Severe Human Infection Of Bird Flu Virus In The US Shows Signs Of Mutation