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Avian flu (H5N1) continues to spread across the U.S., affecting poultry, wild birds, and other animals, including domestic cats and dairy cattle. Since 2022, outbreaks have led to the loss of over 157 million birds. The virus has been detected in both commercial and backyard poultry flocks across multiple states, with layer farms being particularly impacted. As wild bird migration increases the risk of further spread, Michigan officials are urging poultry owners to take preventive measures.
H5N1 has also been found in dairy cattle, with the D1.1 genotype—previously detected in humans and birds—identified in Nevada. A dairy worker has been infected, raising concerns about the virus’s adaptability. While the overall risk to the public remains low, those working closely with animals face higher exposure. The U.S. has reported one H5N1-related death, but the CDC states there is currently no evidence of human-to-human transmission
https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/data-map-commercial.html
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