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Our approach to combating pandemics must shift to one that prioritizes prevention of human infections with zoonotic viruses, rather than focusing on rapid response once human infection is widespread.
Coles’ decision is likely more of a precautionary move that reflects its own specific supply chain. It will also help deter against panic buying.
Can the virus transfer from infected farm animals to contaminate milk, meat or eggs? It depends on where you are and how well you cook your food. But for most of us, the chances are low.
Contact tracing didn’t identify any cases beyond this child. While the risk to the public is very low, the global situation with bird flu is precarious.
Migratory birds could bring the lethal bird flu variant that is assailing the rest of the world’s birds.
H5N1 influenza has been reported in dairy cows, and detected in milk. Here’s a look at what’s known about how pasteurization affects the virus and the safety of consuming H5N1-contaminated milk.
Five livestock experts who study infectious diseases in the dairy industry explain the risks.
Bird flu in U.S. dairy cows has Canadian public health experts on high alert. With one human case identified in Texas, what is the likelihood of H5N1 influenza moving from birds to mammals to people?
For now there’s no spread of H5N1 between humans, which is good news. But bird flu is evolving, and we need to stay vigilant.
People should minimise contact with birds in areas affected by bird flu viruses, including farms and settings where live animals may be sold or slaughtered.
Bird flu is decimating species already threatened by climate change and habitat loss.
Avian influenza has killed a polar bear and may have infected other bears.
A deadly strain of bird flu is circulating in animals. So far the virus has been detected in seabirds on islands near Antarctica. What does this mean for wildlife, tourism and research?
Vaccinating livestock against common disease not only improves animal welfare, it’s good for the planet too.
The three flu pandemics of the 20th century originated from birds, making it critical to fight bird flu. Breakthroughs in gene-editing chickens show promise for eliminating the disease in the future.
New and innovative thinking is needed to deal with the reality on the ground in South Africa.
Australia’s biosecurity system is on high alert for alien invaders. Here’s a hit list of eight baddies we believe pose the greatest threat to Australia’s biodiversity.
The first sign of a new bird flu might be a dead seabird or marine mammal. Better surveillance of migratory birds and wildlife – and better public awareness – is crucial.
After previous public health emergencies likes SARS and H1N1, there was renewed investment in pandemic preparedness, but it was not sustained. We cannot make the same mistake after COVID-19.
Top contributors
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Senior research fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management, University of Leeds
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PhD Candidate, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor | Director, DNA Zoo Australia, The University of Western Australia
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Anthropologie, EHESS, CNRS, Laboratoire d'anthropologie sociale, Collège de France, Auteurs historiques The Conversation France
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Chair in Food Security and Sustainab, University of Stirling
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Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy and Law, Boston University
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Professor in Animal Microbial Ecosystems, Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol
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Adjunct Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Columbia University
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Researcher, University of Nairobi
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Research Professor, James Cook University
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PhD candidate, UNSW Sydney
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Senior lecturer, UNSW Sydney
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Alborada Lecturer in Epidemiology, University of Cambridge
