New details from the New England Journal of Medicine show the Texas dairy worker who fell ill with High-Path Avian Flu (HPAI) was not wearing any protective equipment, or “PPE,” when he contracted the virus.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says the worker had a serious case of pink eye but did not show signs of respiratory issues or fever. The CDC strongly urges farm workers to wear protective gear when working with livestock, especially dairy cattle and poultry, raw milk, sick birds, or other animals.
New pre-published studies link HPAI H5N1 infections in dairy cattle to the mammary gland rather than a respiratory infection, increasing the likelihood that humans and cattle are infected and transmitting the virus in new and different ways.
Dr. Jeffrey Gold explains how springtime brings seasonal changes to agricultural operations and, with them, renewed concerns about safety, allergies, and mental health this week on Rural Health Matters.
April 22, 2026 03:49 PM
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Silver fox rabbits, Belgian horses among those making a comeback
April 22, 2026 02:55 PM
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Strong exports and prices are helping offset rising milk supplies.
April 22, 2026 07:00 AM
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Mobile unit supports first responders with equipment and hands-on training
April 21, 2026 02:23 PM
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As AI-driven data centers expand in rural South Texas, local officials and economists debate water use, farmland impacts, and the balance between technology growth and agriculture preservation.
April 21, 2026 10:10 AM
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The Farm Monitor takes us along to see how they’re leaning on technology to improve poultry production.
April 21, 2026 08:00 AM
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