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New type of bird flu found in dairy cows in Nevada

New bird flu infections in Nevada dairy cattle signal the virus may be here to stay

Six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a newer variant of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s been associated with severe infections in humans, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

NPR · 20h

A new type of bird flu has been found in dairy cows in Nevada

The strain of bird flu is distinct from what has previously been found in dairy cattle. The finding means the virus has again spilled over from birds to cows, and it raises some worrying questions.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

New bird flu variant found in dairy cattle. Can H5N1 be transmitted to humans?

Until last week, all bird flu in dairy herds had been identified as the B3.13 variant, which was believed to have come from wild birds in late 2023 or early 2024. The USDA confirmed the virus's existence in the Nevada dairy cattle through milk sampling, the agency said.

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Bird flu in cattle: 2nd type of strain detected in US dairy cows

A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the ...

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New type of bird flu found in dairy cows in Nevada

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