U.S. farmers are increasing pressure to allow vaccinations for chickens, turkeys and cows to protect them from bird flu infections that have devastated flocks for three years,
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U.S. farmers call for vaccine option to fight bird flu as wildfowl migration begins
Cattle producers urged to skip U.S. shows
Canadian officials concerned about exposure risk, warn producers their animals might end up stuck if bird flu is found at any U.S. livestock show they attend
The Canadian Food Inpspection Agency is urging producers to leave their dairy and beef cattle out of U.S. shows, due to the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Bird flu updates: U.S. detects human bird flu case without known animal transmission
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has rocked the feather sector in North America and the U.S. dairy sector
A person hospitalized with bird flu is the first human case detected in the United States without any known animal exposure, says the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Hunters urged to take biosecurity measures against bird flu
Farmers who plan to hunt geese and ducks this fall should take biosecurity measures to ensure they don't transmit high path avian influenza (bird flu) to their flocks and herds.
CFIA cautions against taking cattle to U.S. shows as bird flu outbreak continues
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recommends that farmers do not take dairy or beef cattle to shows or agricultural exhibitions in the United States to reduce the risk of spreading avian influenza (bird flu) to Canadian herds.
Are U.S. bird flu defences sufficient?
Highly pathogenic avian influenza in U.S. cows and poultry continues to fly high
As the World Dairy Expo approaches, it's time for a hard look at defences in place against highly pathogenic avian influenza in the U.S.
U.S. human case of bird flu detected without known animal exposure
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said on Friday that a person hospitalized with bird flu was the first human case detected in the United States without any known animal exposure.
US tests for bird flu in California dairy cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is testing to confirm possible cases of bird flu in dairy cattle in California, the nation's biggest milk-producing state, USDA said on Friday.
CFIA adds requirements for cattle returning from U.S. due to bird flu
Cattle returning from the U.S. after a stay of less than 60 days will require additional certification as bird flu concerns continue.
US undercounts bird flu in cattle as farmers shun testing
Farmers fear economic losses from positive tests, leading to under-reporting; USDA offers partial compensation
The U.S. bird-flu outbreak in dairy cattle is much larger than official figures suggest due to farmers' reluctance to test their animals and risk the economic consequences of a positive result, according to Reuters interviews with dairy experts, veterinarians, and farmers in six states with known cases.
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