Bird Flu Tracker Avian Influenza A H5N1

• Avian Flu Outbreak Spreads Across U.S. and Globe, Raising Concerns for Animal and Human Health

  A fresh wave of concern surrounds the U.S. and global response to the ongoing bird flu crisis, following the confirmation of Nebraska’s first case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle, as reported by the USDA on September 15, 2025. This marks the seventeenth state to be affected since dairy cattle infections were first identified in March 2024, shining a spotlight on the virus’s persistent spread across species, with both poultry and cattle now impacted. The USDA emphasized that the nation’s milk supply remains safe and poses a low risk to public health, but urged all producers to ramp up biosecurity measures, especially ahead of the fall migratory bird season.According to Mercy For Animals, this outbreak highlights not just animal health and welfare challenges but also significant economic stakes, with nearly 175 million birds culled since 2022 and over 1,000 dairy herds affected nationwide. While outbreaks had slowed during the summer, officials warn the risk is set to climb in the coming cooler months as migratory birds drive new cases.The CDC notes that, as of early August 2025, there have been 26 human cases of H5N1 globally this year, and 70 cases traced in the U.S. since the beginning of 2024. Most American cases have been among workers with direct exposure in dairy or poultry operations. No new human cases were confirmed in the most recent reporting week, and human-to-human transmission has not been detected in the current U.S. outbreak, according to the CDC’s latest FluView update.On the food front, the impact of the avian flu, combined with tariffs and severe weather, continues to affect grocery prices. Eggs, which reached record highs earlier in the year as tens of millions of birds were lost, have stabilized, with current averages around $3.59 per dozen. Still, with newly confirmed bird flu cases in commercial flocks up by roughly 150 percent so far in September, experts predict that further supply disruptions and price spikes could loom this fall, especially if outbreaks escalate with the migration season.Globally, disease surveillance agencies have reported 27 avian flu cases and 9 deaths for 2025, underscoring the need for vigilance beyond U.S. borders. In Norway, for instance, authorities are grappling with a new outbreak at a poultry farm while continuing to monitor the impacts across Europe and Asia.Thank you for tuning in. For continuing updates, be sure to come back next week. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• "Bird Flu Outbreak Spreads to U.S. Dairy Cattle, Raising Concerns for Public Health and Agriculture"

  Bird flu continues to pose significant challenges in the United States and worldwide, as authorities and researchers respond to new outbreaks and monitor risks to humans and animals. In the most recent development, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture and the USDA confirmed Nebraska’s first-ever case of bird flu in a dairy cattle herd on September 15, marking a new front in the prolonged 18-month outbreak sweeping U.S. livestock. The affected herd has been quarantined, and the virus identified matches a strain seen recently in California. Despite the outbreak’s severity, experts note dairy cattle typically recover with limited mortality, though infected herds often suffer a 20 percent drop in milk production, which has ripple effects throughout the agricultural sector, including earlier egg shortages driven by similar avian outbreaks, reports AOL News.Since the detection of bird flu in U.S. dairy cows in March 2024, more than 1,000 herds in 17 states have been impacted, including major outbreaks in Texas, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Michigan, and California. Nearly 70 people in the country have been infected so far, mostly farm workers, with symptoms mimicking regular flu but also causing eye irritation. While federal authorities stress that the threat to the general public remains low and there’s no current evidence of person-to-person spread, as reaffirmed by the CDC this month, experts caution the virus is “like a pandemic unfolding in slow motion,” raising concerns about the potential for future transmission changes.Beyond the farm, research efforts are intensifying. The New York Times reports scientists have begun testing bird flu vaccines in marine mammals, starting with six northern elephant seals at California’s Marine Mammal Center. The urgent goal is to protect the critically endangered wild Hawaiian monk seal population, now facing severe risk as migratory birds potentially introduce infection to the remote Hawaiian islands. Globally, the H5N1 strain has already devastated bird and marine mammal populations, including the deaths of more than 17,000 seal pups in Argentina late last year.The CDC’s official flu surveillance confirms that, as of September 2025, avian influenza H5 has not demonstrated human-to-human transmission in the U.S., but ongoing monitoring and protective measures remain vital.Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to come back next week for more breaking news and updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot AI.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Urgent Warning: Avian Flu Threat Rises from Unpasteurized Dairy Products in the US

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new warnings this week highlighting the continued risk of bird flu, also known as H5N1, spreading through unpasteurized dairy products in the United States. The CDC stated the risk of infection from consuming raw milk remains low but should be taken seriously, especially for vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Several human illnesses in the U.S. have been linked to occupational exposure in the dairy and poultry industries, but there have also been infections with no clear source. Some of these unexplained cases involved individuals who consumed raw milk before becoming ill, and outbreaks have led to recalls of raw milk and pet food found contaminated with the virus, as reported by Food Safety News.While there have not been any confirmed deaths in humans definitely tied to raw milk consumption, the CDC stresses that pasteurization is critical in eliminating the risk of infection from dairy products. The agency also urges Americans to cook poultry, eggs, and beef thoroughly to reduce the chances of foodborne avian flu infection.The avian influenza outbreak is not limited to the United States. Globally, H5N1 continues to devastate wild birds, poultry, and mammals. In response, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization convened an international group of experts in Brazil this week. This unprecedented meeting aims to coordinate worldwide strategies on prevention, early warning, vaccination, biosecurity, and response, with special attention given to protecting low-income and backyard poultry settings. FAO leadership emphasized that avian flu is now a global challenge requiring science-based cooperative action.Marine mammals have also been hit hard by the virus. The New York Times reports veterinarians in California have started a small trial of bird flu vaccines in rescued northern elephant seals. This research is urgent, as similar outbreaks have caused mass die-offs, including the deaths of over 17,000 seal pups in Argentina last year. The results of these studies could influence the decision to vaccinate endangered Hawaiian monk seals, which face a real risk from the virus as migratory birds continue to spread it across regions.Currently, the CDC continues to monitor for signs of human-to-human transmission in the United States, and so far, none have been identified according to CDC’s FluView weekly update.Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production—find more at QuietPlease.AI.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Soaring Concerns: Monitoring the Spread of Avian Influenza Across the U.S. and Globe

  The United States continues to monitor the ongoing spread of bird flu, with new cases and evolving risks reported across the country. On September 10, the Montana Department of Livestock confirmed that a domestic poultry flock in north central Montana tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, marking the latest in a series of outbreaks affecting both backyard and commercial operations. Maryland authorities also reported a new case this week in Anne Arundel County, the third detection in that county this year, and part of a larger pattern seen throughout the region, according to CBS News. This year alone, more than 36 million commercial egg-laying hens have been lost to outbreaks, contributing to earlier spikes in egg prices, though costs have stabilized since the worst months of January and February.Health agencies remain alert to potential human health impacts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reiterated warnings about the risks associated with consuming raw and unpasteurized milk. Although no human cases have been conclusively linked to drinking raw milk in the U.S., the CDC notes that a small number of human avian flu infections have occurred, primarily among poultry and dairy workers. A CDC research update this week highlighted that the virus could theoretically infect the human gastrointestinal tract if contaminated food or beverages are ingested, but overall risk remains low. Still, the CDC strongly advises choosing pasteurized milk and cooking poultry and eggs thoroughly, as eating or drinking contaminated raw animal products has led to illness in animals and could pose a threat to sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.Globally, bird flu remains a heightened concern. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization this week, international experts are meeting in Brazil to coordinate a response, calling for improved surveillance, vaccination strategies, and biosecurity efforts as the virus spreads rapidly among wild birds, livestock, and even marine mammals. The New York Times reports that scientists in California have begun testing bird flu vaccines in rehabilitated northern elephant seals, following devastating losses among marine mammal populations in South America. If successful, this program may soon extend to endangered Hawaiian monk seals, a species scientists warn could be especially vulnerable to avian flu as migratory birds arrive this season.That’s the latest on the bird flu situation in the U.S. and worldwide. Thank you for tuning in, and be sure to come back next week for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot AI.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Navigating the Unpredictable Landscape: Monitoring the H5N1 Avian Flu Outbreak in the United States

  The United States continues to monitor the bird flu, also known as H5N1, as new developments emerge this week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that as of mid-2025, there have been 70 confirmed human infections and just one fatality nationwide. Most recent human cases, including a cluster of 37 in California, have been mild and no human-to-human transmission has been documented. A new CDC report published September 8 details how influenza A viruses—including H5N1—may infect the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, highlighting a low but possible risk from consuming virus-contaminated food and beverages. While there have been no documented cases from drinking raw milk, health officials continue to urge caution, with warnings that consuming raw, unpasteurized dairy products remains a theoretical but preventable exposure risk.The USDA announced this week that Minnesota's dairy herds are now officially unaffected by bird flu after months of testing, further reducing new state-level animal outbreaks. However, Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Idaho still have affected herds and will continue enhanced surveillance and restrictions. According to the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, a historic outbreak at a Texas dairy early last year contributed to a growing total of 1,079 infected herds across 17 states. New animal detections have been sparse in the past month, but South Dakota confirmed another outbreak at a large turkey farm.In California, investigators remain perplexed by the source of a recent H5N1 infection in a school-age child who had no known exposure to cattle or poultry, underscoring the virus's unpredictable nature and ongoing threat. The child’s illness was linked via sequencing to the same H5N1 genotype circulating in dairy cattle and other animals, but no human transmission to close contacts was found. These rare human cases without known animal contact have prompted public health labs, especially in California, to increase subtyping and surveillance of influenza A positive samples, including in individuals without known exposure to livestock.Globally, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization convened a major meeting in Brazil this week, bringing together experts to respond to what they now call a global avian flu challenge. Their focus is improving prevention, early warning systems, and vaccine strategies, with an emphasis on international collaboration.Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to check back next week for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, visit Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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