One-stop bird flu resource center fills information gaps
News and guidance on avian influenza is scattered across government and state agency websites, and rampant misinformation is spread across the internet. In response, Cornell has launched a comprehensive resource that offers a one-stop clearinghouse for the most current and trustworthy information on bird flu.
CDC Terminates Hundreds of Public Health Employees, Including Veterinarians in Key Roles
The Trump administration abruptly terminated hundreds of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday, including fellows responsible for critical public health functions. Among those affected were veterinarians working in disease surveillance, outbreak response, and laboratory leadership positions, according to two sources at the agency who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to concerns over retaliation to NBC News.
Minnesota Declares State of Emergency as Three Animal Diseases Threaten Farms
Minnesota has declared a state of emergency in response to the rising outbreak of three viral diseases impacting commercial farms. The state's Department of Agriculture issued the alert due to the spread of Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV), Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), and the H5N1 bird flu virus.
Cell atlas reveals parallels between horse, human pregnancies
New research has resulted in the first high-resolution molecular picture of the equine endometrium – the inner lining of the uterus – before and after embryo implantation. This picture, or cell atlas, highlights key similarities in immune cells between early human and horse pregnancy, a surprise given the vastly different placentas.
Silent Spread—Three Bovine Veterinarians Unknowingly Infected with H5N1
In the shadow of a growing H5N1 avian influenza outbreak among U.S. dairy cattle, a startling discovery has emerged: three bovine veterinarians were unknowingly infected with the virus. This revelation, uncovered through a recent serosurvey, underscores the silent spread of the disease and highlights the urgent need for systematic surveillance to protect those on the frontlines of animal care.
Bird Flu Outbreak Linked to Raw Pet Food: A Warning for Veterinarians
A recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, has raised alarm among veterinarians and pet owners in Oregon and Washington. The outbreak, linked to a raw pet food brand, has resulted in the deaths of several cats and underscores the risks associated with feeding raw diets to pets.