USDA outlines federal order H5N1 testing for dairy cattle
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week announced a federal order that requires lactating dairy [...]
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04, 2024
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02, 2024
Vilsack gives update on HPAI vaccine status
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The nation is another day closer to a vaccine for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), [...]
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04, 2023
Poultry experts cautious for spring spike in avian flu
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Poultry farmers are monitoring flocks for a potential spike in detections of highly pathogenic avian [...]
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03, 2023
Use caution with sick birds, animals amid bird flu outbreak
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges those who come into contact with [...]
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01, 2023
Tracking, preventing the spread of HPAI
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging backyard and commercial poultry raisers to [...]
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08, 2022
Dove populations slightly behind average, hunter chances good
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite the drought’s grip on most of the state, hunters should have plenty of opportunities [...]
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05, 2022
Third bird in Texas tests positive for avian influenza
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A third animal in Texas–a bald eagle in Bosque County–tested positive for the highly-contagious disease [...]
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04, 2022
HPAI cases pass 2014/2015 outbreak numbers
The number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases in the United States are outpacing the 2014/2015 outbreak, but the [...]
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03, 2022
Enhanced biosecurity recommended with avian flu concerns
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) strongly encourages Texas poultry owners and producers to take steps to protect their flocks [...]