Articles tagged under: H5N1

Impacts of H5N1

Published June 18, 2024

The H5N1 virus continues to impact the dairy industry and the poultry industry that it originated from. Both industries have different ways of dealing with the virus. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack acknowledges the differences in the ways that the virus…

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New Testing Requirements

Published June 14, 2024

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has announced new testing requirements for lactating dairy cows. These animals must test negative for H5N1 and get a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection before attending events, like a show or fair. If samples test…

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A Small Number of Infected Cows Were Culled

Published June 10, 2024

Most dairy cows infected with H5N1 recover well, but Reuters is reporting a limited number of animals have died or been culled from the herd. Some of these cows contracted a secondary infection after the virus weakened their immune systems…

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Not a Surprise

Published June 8, 2024

The H5N1 discovery in a Central Minnesota dairy herd was not a surprise for many. "We knew it was probably coming," said Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom. "The one policy item that the Minnesota Board of Animal…

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H5N1 Virus Confirmed in MN Dairy Herd

Published June 6, 2024

The H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in a Minnesota dairy herd. A handful of cows in a Benton County herd had symptoms over the weekend and more than 40 cows had a fever the next day. The…

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H5N1 Confirmed in Iowa Dairy Herd

Published June 6, 2024

Iowa is the tenth state to have avian influenza in a dairy herd. This is the first case of H5N1 since late April. Eighty dairy herds nationwide have tested positive. Last week, USDA announced new efforts to reduce the spread…

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Another Dairy Farmworker Contracts H5N1

Published May 30, 2024

H5N1 has been confirmed in a third farmworker. This is the second human case in Michigan and is part of the multistate outbreak in dairy cattle. This individual had minor respiratory issues and was treated with antiviral medication. The Centers…

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Stockpiling Vaccine

Published May 28, 2024

The United States is taking steps to acquire vaccines to protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers. Veterinarians and lab technicians could be eligible for H5N1 vaccines. The move is seen as a way to limit the threat of a pandemic.…

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Additional H5N1 Help for Dairy Farmers

Published May 24, 2024

USDA is expanding its financial assistance package for dairy farmers dealing with H5N1. For the first time, this support includes help for dairy farmers whose herds have not tested positive for the virus but want to take preventative measures. This…

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Second Human Case Confirmed

Published May 23, 2024

A second dairy farmworker has been diagnosed with avian influenza. This case is in Michigan.  The first positive finding was in Texas. The Health and Human Services Department said the risk to public health remains low.

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