The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) has issued a conditional license for an avian influenza vaccine, H5N2 subtype, killed virus. The vaccine, manufactured by Zoetis, is labeled for use in chickens.
Two commercial laying hen flocks in Ohio have been struck by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), including one that involved more than 3 million birds.
On her first day on the job last week, new US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins held a meeting to review the agency’s options for controlling the bird flu outbreak and possibly help lower the price of eggs.
The incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County, Iowa, has been confirmed. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported that the case was confirmed on February 20, and that 29,700 turkeys were involved.
The Wyoming Livestock Board and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in three backyard poultry flocks.
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An Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
Originally found mostly in wild birds and poultry, H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1, was discovered in dairy cattle last month
Echoing results from earlier California investigations into H5N1 infections in domestic cats, an investigation by agriculture departments in Oregon and Washington has renewed warnings about feeding pets raw food after their investigation into two cat illnesses in Oregon found that the pets were exposed to the same raw pet food brand.
Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) issued Zoetis Inc (NYSE:ZTS) a conditional license for its Avian Influenza Vaccine, H5N2 Subtype, Killed Virus. The vaccine is labeled for use in chickens. The conditional license was granted on the demonstration of safety,
The recent outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) in different states in India have sparked concerns about poultry safety. With eggs being a staple in many diets, the question arises: Is it still safe to consume them?
Historic high egg prices and shortages being fueled by worsening bird flu epidemic. Here's what to know about egg purchase limits and egg rationing
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