Avian Influenza

There’s some concerning news about a newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada.

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Four new cases of bird flu have been found in humans since the virus first showed up in a Texas dairy this spring, bringing the U.S. total to eight. No human cases have been detected in Idaho so far.

Avian influenza outbreaks have continued to spread, a new group of people now have the option to get the RSV vaccine and another COVID-19 variant has surged.

Idaho Matters takes a look at the latest updates in the spread of the Avian flu.

Federal officials suspect the virus spreads through cows’ milk, but Leibsle highlighted uncertainties like which species of birds might be infecting cattle, the duration of the illness in animals and the length of virus shedding.

About eight cows on a Cassia County dairy farm got sick after the farm imported cattle from a Texas operation, where animals later tested positive for bird flu.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the detection of a highly pathogenic avian influenza in an Idaho dairy herd.

Idaho Matters takes a look at the latest with COVID-19, Avian Influenza and Hemorrhagic Fever.

Everything from labor shortages, high energy costs and avian flu are putting a strain on the holiday shopping list.