The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rolled out a new H5N1 Monitoring Program aimed at eradicating the virus from U.S. dairy herds. While the effort is broadly supported, questions …
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
The USDA has announced new federal guidelines requiring nationwide testing of raw milk samples to monitor for potential health threats, including avian influenza (H5N1). This directive aims to protect public …
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds New Federal Order Will Require National Milk Testing and Support State Officials and Dairy Regulators; Builds on Actions to …
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for expanded testing of dairy farm employees after a recent study showed possible H5N1 bird flu infections among workers who …
Vilsack Explains H5N1Testing in Milk Samples
As cases of H5N1 grow in dairy herds around the nation, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack gives us a breakdown of how USDA testing of milk samples for potential H5N1 virus …
Update on Oregon Swine HPAI Case
The Agriculture Secretary Thursday provided more information on the case of a backyard swine in Oregon testing positive for a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored …
Two Developments on the Avian Influenza Front
Avian Influenza is in the news once again. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire Ants in Almond OrchardsMay …
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has now confirmed two human cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in dairy workers. The cases were detected in individuals who had direct …
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
California’s dairy industry is facing a growing threat from the spread of H5Nx, a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain that has crossed over to mammalian species, including cattle. As …
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $17.6 million to fund research aimed at protecting the health and welfare of farm animals. The investment includes tackling …
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
A new human vaccine for bird flu is in the works. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Moderna will get 176 million dollars in federal funding from the …
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
USDA announces a program to help dairy producers during the outbreak of the H5N1 virus. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Producers in participating states can soon enroll …
United States and European Union Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations
The United States and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines. Reports say the vaccines would protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and …
Maintaining Safe Milk Supply Amid HPAI
The latest efforts to keep our milk supply safe. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Human and Health Services Secretary discusses some of the continued and increased …