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Pasteurization destroys H5N1 bird flu in milk

Pasteurization completely inactivates the H5N1 bird flu virus in milk — even if viral proteins linger. Drinking properly pasteurized milk contaminated with avian influenza remnants won’t increase ... Read More

Cats Are Contracting Avian Influenza and Why This Problem Isn’t Go Away

We used to assume bird flu was a risk solely for outdoor hunters, but new data suggests the virus is entering the home through the food bowl. Read More

Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination after house cat's death

PORTLAND, Ore. - A raw frozen pet food that was sold in Georgia and other states across the country has been recalled after an Oregon house cat's death was connected to bird flu, Oregon authorities ... Read More

FDA asks pet food manufacturers to adhere to safety plans in the wake of H5N1

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged pet food manufacturers to adhere to safety plans in the wake of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus. On Friday, Jan. 17, the FDA, in a ... Read More

H5N1 bird flu cases spike in Europe. How worried should we be?

On November 13, Spain's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food imposed the confinement of all free-range poultry farms to curb the spread of avian influenza—more commonly known as "bird ... Read More

Bird flu confirmed in Galveston County; officials urge caution, pet monitoring

Residents should avoid contact with dead birds and watch pets for signs of illness after cases of bird flu were found in Galveston County, according to health officials. The Galveston County Health ... Read More