2nd bird flu strain found in US dairy cattle, USDA says

New Bird Flu Strain Detected In US Dairy Cattle Sparking Concerns Of Spread
A new strain of bird flu has been detected in US dairy cattle, raising concerns about its potential transmission and impact on livestock and public health. The USDA confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1,
USDA confirms Nevada dairy cows infected with 2nd strain of bird flu
On Jan. 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.
Respiratory symptoms reported in Nevada cows with lethal bird flu strain
At least four cattle herds in Nevada have tested positive for a strain of H5N1 bird flu never before seen in cows, state agriculture officials confirmed Wednesday, and respiratory symptoms like coughing and sneezing have been reported.
Second bird flu strain found in US dairy cattle, USDA says
U.S. dairy cattle tested positive for a strain of bird flu that previously had not been seen in cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, ramping up concerns about the persistent spread of the virus.
Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in herds since last year
Bird Flu Infects Cows For Second Time in Under a Year
Dairy cows in Nevada have been infected with a new strain of bird flu, marking the second strain detected in herds since March.
US dairy cows infected with 2nd form of bird flu for the 1st time: USDA
A second type of bird flu has been found in U.S. dairy cows for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Wednesday.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected In Cows In Nevada
A strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus that has typically spread in poultry and wild birds recently jumped to dairy cattle in Nevada, the Department of Agriculture reported Wednesday, noting the transition is the first time the strain has been detected in cows.
Second bird flu strain detected in dairy cattle for first time; case was in Nevada
U.S. dairy cattle tested positive for a strain of bird flu that previously had not been seen in cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
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