Recent reports have highlighted the concerning spread of avian influenza, particularly the H5N1 strain, which has been a persistent threat in the United States since 2022. This highly virulent strain has led to significant mortality rates across various species, requiring increased awareness and precautionary measures. The Impact Instances of avian influenza have been devastating, with […]
Ongoing bird flu outbreak makes Finnish authorities to cull 120,000 animals
Finnish authorities have said that due to the ongoing outbreak of Highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on 25 farms across the country they will now have to cull 120,000 animals. The bird flu epidemic began in fur farms in mid-July of this year. Yesterday, the Finnish Food Authority stated that the latest case of bird flu […]
Oklahoma City Animal Shelter closure continues amid canine influenza outbreak
As the canine influenza has ravaged dogs across the Oklahoma City Metro, it continues to impact the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter. Almost 300 out of 400 dogs at the Oklahoma City shelter have gotten sick from a respiratory virus — due to a lack of testing not every case is a confirmed case of the […]
Minnesota animal health experts urge caution as dog influenza case rise across the country | The Mighty 790 KFGO
MINNEAPOLIS – A highly contagious strain of dog influenza spreading across Texas and other parts of the United States is a reminder for pet owners in Minnesota to keep an eye on their four-legged friends this winter. The symptoms of dog influenza are similar to symptoms humans develop when sick with the flu, including a […]