First Confirmation of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Pigs in the U.S
To prevent the spread of the virus, the farm has been placed under quarantine. Additionally, other animals present at the facility, such as sheep and goats, are being closely monitored by the USDA. Oct 31, 2024 Photo: @ABFarmerExpress
October 31, 2024 Hour: 4:38 pm
The USDA stated in a release that “there is no cause for concern regarding the safety of the national pork supply as a result of this finding.”
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For the first time in the United States, the presence of the H5N1 avian influenza virus has been confirmed in a pig, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday, the 30th.
Last Friday, the Oregon Department of Agriculture reported that the first case of H5N1 in a pig had been detected on a farm in the state. Subsequently, the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed on Tuesday that one of the five pigs on the farm had tested positive for the virus, marking a milestone in animal disease surveillance in the country.
To prevent the spread of the virus, the farm has been placed under quarantine. Additionally, other animals present at the facility, such as sheep and goats, are being closely monitored by the USDA.
It is important to note that the farm in question is not commercial, meaning that the animals were not intended for food production for the market. The USDA stated in a release that “there is no cause for concern regarding the safety of the national pork supply as a result of this finding.”
Furthermore, two safety trials have been designed to test vaccine candidates aimed at protecting dairy cows from H5N1, emphasizing the USDA’s commitment to animal health and disease prevention.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: Xinhua
