Bird Flu 2024 Cdc. Without a sharp pivot in state and federal policies, the bird flu virus that has bedeviled american farms is likely to find a firm foothold among dairy cattle, scientists are warning. We report highly pathogenic avian influenza a (h5n1) virus in dairy cattle and cats in kansas and texas, united states, which reflects the continued spread of clade 2.3.4.4b viruses that entered the country in late 2021.

Testing wastewater from 600 sites nationally for influenza a virus could provide communities early warning of possible bird flu outbreaks. Centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) said on monday bird flu risk to the public remains low even as it asked the state public health officials to be prepared to respond.