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Bird Flu Detected in Nebraska Dairy Herd
The first confirmed case in Nebraska is part of a multi-state outbreak affecting 17 states since March 2024, with infected cattle showing mild symptoms and low mortality, officials said.
- On Monday, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture announced the detection of bird flu in a dairy herd located in central Nebraska and has placed the affected animals under quarantine.
- This case follows a wider outbreak that began last year and includes similar virus strains found in California, where a major outbreak occurred and more cases were found this year.
- State Veterinarian Dr. Roger Dudley advised Nebraska dairy farmers to implement rigorous biosecurity practices and to promptly notify authorities if animals display symptoms like reduced appetite, fever, or nasal discharge.
- The National Veterinary Services Laboratories verified that the Nebraska virus strain closely resembles the one identified in California, and officials noted that with appropriate supportive treatment, the disease results in minimal to no fatalities among cattle.
- The quarantine is intended to limit the virus’s transmission, while the CDC indicates that overall risk for the wider population is minimal, despite approximately 70 cases occurring primarily among farm workers since 2024.
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Nebraska confirmed its first case of bird flu in dairy cattle, USDA said Monday. The quarantined herd highlights the virus’s spread to 17 states, though officials stress recovery rates and low public risk.
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