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Bird flu causes deaths of cats and zoo animals as virus spreads in US


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Published in Health and Fitness on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 21:03 GMT by FOX59 News   Print publication without navigation

  • Just days after the USDA issued a new order that all raw milk must be tested for bird flu, reports have emerged of animals dying of the virus, including cats and several zoo animals.

The article from Fox News discusses the spread of the H5N1 bird flu virus in the United States, which has led to the deaths of cats and various zoo animals. The virus, which has been circulating among wild birds, has now affected domestic cats in several states, with confirmed cases in cats from Nebraska, South Dakota, and Oregon. These cats exhibited severe symptoms like lethargy, stiff body movements, blindness, and neurological issues before succumbing to the virus. Additionally, the virus has impacted zoo animals, with notable cases at the Denver Zoo where a red panda, a snow leopard, and a grizzly bear died after contracting the virus, likely from eating infected birds. The spread to mammals raises concerns about potential mutations that could make the virus more transmissible to humans, although the risk to humans remains low. The USDA and other health officials are monitoring the situation closely, emphasizing the importance of biosecurity measures to prevent further spread.

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