Asymptomatic Bird Flu Found in Horses Raises Pandemic Concerns
A study in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals that horses can be infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus without displaying symptoms, raising fears of undetected spread and increased risk of human infection, particularly given the close proximity of horses to humans.
Asymptomatic Bird Flu Found in Horses Raises Pandemic Concerns
A study in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals that horses can be infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus without displaying symptoms, raising fears of undetected spread and increased risk of human infection, particularly given the close proximity of horses to humans.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Egg Prices Surge 38% Amid Bird Flu Outbreak and Holiday Demand
The average price of a dozen Grade A large eggs in the U.S. has risen 38% since November 2023 to \$3.65, primarily due to a serious bird flu outbreak that killed 33 million egg-laying hens and increased holiday demand.
U.S. Egg Prices Surge 38% Amid Bird Flu Outbreak and Holiday Demand
The average price of a dozen Grade A large eggs in the U.S. has risen 38% since November 2023 to \$3.65, primarily due to a serious bird flu outbreak that killed 33 million egg-laying hens and increased holiday demand.
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32% Bias Score
"H5N1 Outbreak in North America Sparks Global Concern"
"From March to early December 2024, H5N1 avian influenza infected 700 dairy herds, over 1200 poultry facilities, and at least 58 people in the US, prompting international concern and precautionary measures, including vaccine stockpiling."
"H5N1 Outbreak in North America Sparks Global Concern"
"From March to early December 2024, H5N1 avian influenza infected 700 dairy herds, over 1200 poultry facilities, and at least 58 people in the US, prompting international concern and precautionary measures, including vaccine stockpiling."
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40% Bias Score
USDA Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing for Bird Flu
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a nationwide testing program for bird flu in the milk supply, starting December 16th, to complement existing measures and rapidly identify infected herds amidst an outbreak affecting over 700 dairy herds and 57 people since April.
USDA Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing for Bird Flu
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a nationwide testing program for bird flu in the milk supply, starting December 16th, to complement existing measures and rapidly identify infected herds amidst an outbreak affecting over 700 dairy herds and 57 people since April.
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20% Bias Score
Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
On December 16th, the U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu (H5N1) to control its spread among dairy cows in response to over 700 infected herds across 15 states, although pasteurized milk remains safe.
Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
On December 16th, the U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu (H5N1) to control its spread among dairy cows in response to over 700 infected herds across 15 states, although pasteurized milk remains safe.
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32% Bias Score
USDA Launches Nationwide Raw Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin nationwide testing of raw milk for H5N1 bird flu in six states starting December 16, aiming to track and contain the virus's spread in dairy cattle, addressing previous farmer concerns about income loss from quarantines.
USDA Launches Nationwide Raw Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin nationwide testing of raw milk for H5N1 bird flu in six states starting December 16, aiming to track and contain the virus's spread in dairy cattle, addressing previous farmer concerns about income loss from quarantines.
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8% Bias Score
Single Mutation Increases Avian Flu Pandemic Risk
A single genetic mutation allows avian flu from US dairy cows to bind to human airway cells, increasing pandemic risk; 35 Americans infected, but no human-to-human transmission yet.
Single Mutation Increases Avian Flu Pandemic Risk
A single genetic mutation allows avian flu from US dairy cows to bind to human airway cells, increasing pandemic risk; 35 Americans infected, but no human-to-human transmission yet.
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48% Bias Score
Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
The U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu starting December 16th, aimed at containing the virus detected in over 700 dairy herds across 15 states since March, despite the low risk to humans from pasteurized milk.
Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
The U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu starting December 16th, aimed at containing the virus detected in over 700 dairy herds across 15 states since March, despite the low risk to humans from pasteurized milk.
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24% Bias Score
"Federal Order Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing Amid Bird Flu Outbreak"
"A new federal order requires nationwide testing of the US milk supply for bird flu, following its detection in a Texas cow in March and spread to 710 dairy herds across 15 states; the order, beginning in six states, seeks to control the virus's spread and ensure safety."
"Federal Order Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing Amid Bird Flu Outbreak"
"A new federal order requires nationwide testing of the US milk supply for bird flu, following its detection in a Texas cow in March and spread to 710 dairy herds across 15 states; the order, beginning in six states, seeks to control the virus's spread and ensure safety."
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing for Bird Flu
The U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu, starting December 16th, to control its spread among dairy cows, after its detection in over 700 herds across 15 states since March.
U.S. Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing for Bird Flu
The U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu, starting December 16th, to control its spread among dairy cows, after its detection in over 700 herds across 15 states since March.
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36% Bias Score
58 Human Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza Confirmed in the U.S., Raising Concerns of Mutation
The U.S. is experiencing an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak with 58 confirmed human cases primarily linked to contact with infected cattle; there's no evidence of human-to-human transmission, but concerns exist regarding potential mutation and the upcoming flu season.
58 Human Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza Confirmed in the U.S., Raising Concerns of Mutation
The U.S. is experiencing an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak with 58 confirmed human cases primarily linked to contact with infected cattle; there's no evidence of human-to-human transmission, but concerns exist regarding potential mutation and the upcoming flu season.
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40% Bias Score
USDA to Begin Nationwide Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin nationwide testing of raw milk from dairy silos for H5N1 bird flu starting December 16 in six states: California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, to track its spread, enhance biosecurity, and ensure milk safety.
USDA to Begin Nationwide Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin nationwide testing of raw milk from dairy silos for H5N1 bird flu starting December 16 in six states: California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, to track its spread, enhance biosecurity, and ensure milk safety.
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4% Bias Score