Deadly Bird Flu Spreads to US Soil: Pigs Infected with H5N1 Avian Influenza for the First Time
US Pigs Infected with H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus for the First Time
Sunday, November 3, 2024, 8:40 am
USDA Confirms H5N1 Strain Detection in Pigs
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that the H5N1 strain of the avian influenza virus has been detected in US pigs for the first time. The Oregon State Department of Agriculture reported the infection in pigs at a pig farm on October 25.
This detection was first reported by the official Chinese news agency, marking a significant development in the spread of the virus.
USDA Takes Preventive Measures
The USDA has quarantined the farm to prevent further spread of the virus. Other farm animals, such as sheep and goats, are under surveillance. The farm does not carry out commercial activities, and farm animals are not raised for commercial food production. As a result, this discovery does not raise concerns about the safety of the country’s pork supply.
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