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USDA announced an interim final rule that updates the conditions for poultry farms to receive indemnity and compensation after testing positive for HPAI.

Alan Guebert weighs in on the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle as California realizes the extent of the spread in its herds.

Recent waterfowl deaths have prompted the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife to test for highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Pennsylvania will now require precautionary bulk testing of milk for highly pathogenic avian influenza from Pennsylvania farms as an added measure to prevent the spread of the H5N1 bird flu.

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.