The PB2 E627K mutation was detected in sequence data uploaded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday. Scientists are sounding the alarm about a concerning genetic mutation of the H5N1 bird flu virus, recently identified in four dairy cow herds, as this mutation could increase the risk of mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity. RELATED: […]

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.” Related: WHO: Four New Human Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza in the U.S. For the first time in the United States, the presence of the H5N1 avian influenza […]

As of Thursday, bird flu has spread among herds in at least six states, with at least two confirmed human infections, raising worries over its risks to humans and a hike in egg prices. RELATED: France Detects Bird Flu on Vaccinated Ducks The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that infections have been reported in […]