Dec 20, 2024 · HPAI H5N1 viral infection was first confirmed on a dairy premises on March 25, 2024. USDA, in coordination with States, took immediate action to conduct additional testing for HPAI, as well as viral genome sequencing, to learn more about the virus and how it was spreading among dairy cattle.

Feb 9, 2022 · USDA Confirms HPAI in a Commercial Turkey Flock in Dubois County, Indiana (webinar, 2/09/2022) Update on HPAI Detection in Wild Birds (webinar, 1/18/2022) Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Information; Defend the Flock Resource Center

Jan 26, 2025 · There are many species that are potentially susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). In addition to birds and poultry, H5N1 viruses have been detected in some mammals (see list below). Infection may cause illness, …

Jan 16, 2025 · USDA-Accredited Veterinarians: Certifying Pets for International Travel; Traveling With Food or Agricultural Products. Traveling with Food and Agricultural Products; Traveling From Another Country; Traveling From Hawaii to the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, or Guam; Traveling to U.S. Mainland From Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

Jan 31, 2025 · To verify the safety of the meat supply in the context of H5N1, FSIS, APHIS, and USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have completed three separate beef safety studies related to avian influenza in meat from dairy cattle.

On January 31, 2025, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed by whole genome sequence the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1 in dairy cattle.

Last week, as part of USDA’s broader efforts to combat the spread of H5N1, APHIS announced plans to partner with State and animal health officials to enhance testing and monitoring for H5N1, building on measures taken by USDA since the beginning of the avian influenza outbreak. This strategy builds on measure taken by states, as well as ...

Sep 24, 2024 · highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the detection as HPAI H5N1 clade . 2.3.4.4b, genotype B3.13. Phylogenetic analysis and epidemiology support a single introduction into this novel host followed by onward transmission.

5 days ago · Testing for HPAI H5N1 is crucial to achieve disease freedom from this virus in U.S. dairy cattle. USDA works closely with Federal, State, and industry partners to ensure our testing activities are comprehensive.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (HPAI) H5N1 virus is an emerging disease in cattle. Federal and State agencies are moving quickly to conduct additional testing for the H5N1 virus, including viral genome sequencing to provide a better understanding of the situation to characterize the H5N1 virus es associated