Las Vegas Weekly6d
After Nevada’s first human case of bird flu, experts discuss the state’s capacity to handle outbreaks
While humans can contract bird flu, UNLV professor and epidemiologist Brian Labus says the latest strains are “not a general ...
Nevada temporarily suspends cage-free egg law to address supply shortage, high prices
The state suspended the cage-free egg law for 120 days. A new Nevada law passed in the 2025 Legislature allows temporary ...
Nevada wildlife experts discuss potential bird flu increase during March migration
“Surely it’s not just going to be your dog or your cat that’s using that water dish,” Harper said. “Think about the birds ...
Science Daily8d
Acoustic monitoring network for birds enhances forest management
A new study using the largest network of microphones to track birds in the United States is providing crucial insights for managing and restoring fire-prone forests across California's Sierra Nevada ...
Bird flu mutation associated with increased disease severity found in two cats
Scientists say a concerning genetic mutation has appeared in H5N1 bird flu infected cats living in a New Jersey suburb of New ...
NDOW helps detect bird flu
Nevada Department of Wildlife helps detect bird flu through necropsies of dead birds who show no sign of trauma of obvious disease ...
Reno Gazette-Journal27d
Nevada temporarily suspends cage-free egg law to address supply shortage, high prices
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 162 million chickens, turkeys and other birds have been affected since the outbreak began in 2022. Nevada first enacted its ...
CDC Posts First Bird Flu Update Since Trump Took Office
The CDC posted a bird flu update to the health agency’s website on Wednesday, the first since President Donald Trump took office. The report provides a snapshot of recent human cases of H5N1, ...
What to Know About the H1N5 Bird Flu Outbreak in the U.S.
The latest figures reveal the country’s current outbreak of bird flu is showing no signs of slowing down as more cases and hospitalizations are being reported, raising concerns over the potential ...