New Strain of Bird Flu in Nevada Reveals a Concerning Mutation
1 day ago · D1.1 is the "current predominant genotype in migratory wild birds", according to the USDA, and it is responsible for a few serious human cases of highly pathogenic avian …
New H5N1 bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy worker as new …
1 day ago · CNN reports a Nevada dairy worker may have been infected by deadly D1.1 version of H5N1 bird flu; Worker shows only mild symptoms; Genetic analyses of this version show …
Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation …
2 days ago · The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans …
New bird flu infections in Nevada dairy cattle signal the virus may …
6 days ago · 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 …
APHIS Confirms D1.1 Genotype in Dairy Cattle in Nevada
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 …
New bird flu variant in Nevada cattle adds to concerns over ... - NPR
4 days ago · A variant of H5N1 bird flu that has circulated widely in wild birds — and in several instances led to severe illness in humans — has turned up in dairy cattle for the first time.
Nevada responds to bird flu: Testing, wildlife control, quarantines
6 days ago · With a second case of bird flu detected in a Nevada dairy herd, state and federal officials are increasing efforts to protect livestock and residents.
Cows Have Been Infected With a Second Form of Bird Flu
5 days ago · The cows in Nevada were infected with a version of the virus known as D1.1, which has been spreading in wild birds and poultry. ... Avian influenza is so called because it is best …
Avian flu strikes more Nevada dairy herds, leading to starling
Feb 3, 2025 · The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today confirmed H5N1 avian flu detections in Nevada dairy herds—the …
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in dairy cows in northern Nevada
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has detected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in Churchill County. The affected premises have been quarantined, and …