Tag: USDA
First Confirmation of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Pigs in the U.S
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 […]
October 31, 2024
Spreading Bird Flu in US Raises Worries Over Its Risks to Human
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 […]