Avian Flu Outbreak Reignites Concerns Across the U.S. and Globally

Recently, avian flu has reemerged in the U.S., with significant outbreaks reported in Minnesota and Wisconsin. In Minnesota, a commercial turkey flock in Redwood County was affected, impacting 28,000 birds, and additional flocks have since been infected, totaling over 80,000 birds as of late September. The outbreak has reset Minnesota's response efforts against the disease.

In Wisconsin, a large poultry flock in Jefferson County was confirmed with H5N1, prompting mass culling and increased biosecurity measures. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in containing the virus, especially as fall migration season approaches.

Globally, the avian flu has also spread to mammals, including recent cases in dairy cattle and wild animals. The virus has been detected in countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, the UK, and Australia, with human cases reported.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security emphasizes the need for sustained surveillance and preparedness due to the virus's potential for genetic reassortment and increased host range.

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