The mortality rate of highly pathogenic strains of #BirdFlu in chickens is very high. Thus, entire flocks are culled. How does H5N1 affect cows?
Common clinical signs in affected cows include low appetite, reduced milk production, abnormal appearance of milk, diarrhea, lethargy, etc. Most affected cows reportedly recover with supportive treatment—the mortality/culling rate has been low at 2% or less per @USDA .
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-virus-type-h5n1-us-dairy-cattle #press #birdflu
Common clinical signs in affected cows include low appetite, reduced milk production, abnormal appearance of milk, diarrhea, lethargy, etc. Most affected cows reportedly recover with supportive treatment—the mortality/culling rate has been low at 2% or less per @USDA .
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-virus-type-h5n1-us-dairy-cattle #press #birdflu
Avian influenza virus type A (H5N1) in U.S. dairy cattle
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified in U.S. dairy cattle for the first time in March 2024. Here are important details about this evolving situation.American Veterinary Medical Association
