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This is the first time the bird flu virus has been detected in swine in the U.S. The H5N1 bird flu spilled over into cattle earlier this year.

Alan Guebert details the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza from poultry and dairy cattle to farm workers and considers the government's response.

In recent weeks, the sudden emergence of a novel strain of the H5N1 influenza virus in cattle has put an increased focus on on-farm biosecurity.

The Center for Dairy Excellence is working with the Penn State Dairy Extension team to provide free “Everyday Biosecurity Kits” to farmers upon request.

Alan Guebert recommends the USDA consider how animals are raised rather than issuing payments as part of its highly pathogenic avian influenza action plan.

The dairy operation in Wood County received cows on March 8 from a Texas dairy that later confirmed cows were infected with HPAI, or bird flu.

Pennsylvania was recognized by the World Animal Health Organization as free of highly pathogenic avian influenza on Aug. 30.

Since the first positive case of HPAI in Pennsylvania, more than 4.6 million birds have been killed as a result of the bird flu.

Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have continued into fall. Sound biosecurity measures for owners of backyard and commercial flocks are vital. 

For the first time, scientists have tracked the movement of a wild bird known to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza in North America.