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Cornell University research reveals avian influenza’s mammal-to-mammal transmission in the U.S., involving dairy cattle, cats, and a raccoon, raising concerns about possible mutations and human transmission. A recent study by Cornell University reveals that avian influenza has spilled over from birds to dairy cattle across multiple U.S. states, resulting...

H5N1 Avian Flu Now Infecting Cows, Cats, and Raccoons: What You Need To Know

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As health authorities have suspected for some time now, bird  flu is consistently being spread between mammals, increasing the risk of sustained outbreaks emerging among humans in the future.



					
			

"This is one of the first times that we are seeing evidence of efficient and sustained mammalian-to-mammalian transmission," says Cornell University virologist Diego Diel.
The highly virulent B3.13 form of the H5N1  virus has already led to the culling of 90 million domestic birds in the US alone since 2022. The CDC says the risk to the general public from the H5N1 strain is currently low, with the 11 infected so...

Scientists Confirm Bird Flu Is Now Spreading Between Mammals

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Chicken culling, disposal raise concern as bird flu spreads

Salon

This article originally appeared on KFF Health News. A new study lends weight to fears that more livestock workers have gotten the bird flu than has been reported. “I am very confident there are more people being infected than we know about,” said Gregory Gray, the infectious disease researcher at the University of Texas Medical Branch who led the study, posted online Wednesday and under review to be published in a leading infectious disease journal. “Largely, that’s because our surveillance has been so poor.”

Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It’s a problem for all of us

Iowa State

Nebraska Examiner

Federal health officials are encouraging farm workers who tend livestock and poultry to get vaccinated for seasonal influenza to help prevent a bird flu mutation that might spark a pandemic in people. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that it would devote up to $5 million to pay for the vaccinations […]

Worried about bird flu mutation, feds seek livestock worker vaccinations

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York State

Delishably

USDA Issues Health Warning Over Illegally Imported Meat Products

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Booneville, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. In a coordinated operation on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, at approximately 7:00 P.M., the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, conducted a search warrant at a residence situated on Martin Luther King Drive in Booneville. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, the raid targeted suspected illegal drug activities.

Booneville Residence Raided for Drug Manufacturing

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California State

InspireMore

Recalls happen for a lot of reasons. […]
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Rice Recall: FDA Issues Recall Of Rice Products Across Seven States

A recent study conducted in a wild bird colony in southern Japan indicates that blowflies could be a possible vector for the transmission of bird flu. Researchers at Kyushu University have found that blowflies, which are highly attracted to decaying flesh and feces, are carriers of the bird flu virus in southern Japan. Their study, published in Scientific Reports, suggests a potential new transmission route for bird flu and underscores the importance of developing new strategies to prevent and control the disease in poultry farms.

Urgent Countermeasures Are Needed: Researchers Find Blowflies Carrying Bird Flu in Japan

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Fox Business

The USDA recently announced that Al Safa US LLC is recalling over 2,000 pounds of its frozen chicken kebabs and patties, which may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes.

Over 2,000 pounds of frozen chicken products recalled over listeria concerns: USDA

Kansas City, MO

In a preview of her upcoming lecture, Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, shares toxins making their way up Pet Poison Helpline's Top 10 toxins. Along with its hit series Toxin Tails, the Pet Poison Helpline will share the top 10 calls they receive for consultation each year. The team hopes that by sharing this data it can help veterinary professionals be prepared for toxic cases within their clinics and how to help. Although there are common toxins that are on everyone's radar, such as chocolate, ever wonder if any new toxin is out there that veterinary professionals should be educating clients on?

Trends from a poison control center

The Food and Drug Administration recently classified a recall of rice as a "Class II" recall. The rice is believed to be contaminated by objects of "rodent origin."

Rice sold in 7 states recalled due to possible contamination of 'rodent origin'

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

The Petnow app can scan dogs’ noses and cats’ faces to help these animals reunite with their owners. Artificial intelligence is now being used to help pet owners find their lost animal companions. The Petnow app, recently launched in Australia and New Zealand, uses advanced pet biometrics to help reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners by using mobile phones to scan and recognize the unique nose prints of dogs and the facial features of cats.

New app uses pet biometrics to find lost cats and dogs

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New study finds cows can transmit avian flu to other mammals

Researchers found evidence that H5N1 can be transmitted from cows to other mammals, including cats and raccoons. A recent study published by Nature has shown evidence...

New study finds cows can transmit avian flu to other mammals

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