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.
September 17, 2024 03:00 PM
Poultry FarmHER Cynthia Capers joined us Monday on the Market Day Report to discuss her upcoming episode on the new season of FarmHER.
September 09, 2024 01:52 PM
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“I think there’s a number of attributes of the Southern Plains that have been very attractive. One is land availability, the ability to grow feed on that land”
September 05, 2024 12:31 PM
FarmHer Cynthia Capers breeds heritage birds near Nashville, TN. See why she’s the only person who may help Kirbe conquer her bird fear.
September 04, 2024 12:09 PM
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In Texas, there are about 800 contract broiler and turkey farms. RFD NEWS Correspondent Tammi Arender had the chance to meet with Jerry Moody, who has been in the chicken business all of his life.
August 13, 2024 12:36 PM
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