Author | John Parkinson

John Parkinson

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The first severe human case of avian influenza in the US is confirmed

The CDC has reported a case in Louisiana where the patient is hospitalized and had a history of exposure to backyard poultry

Trying to protect agriculture and preserve antibiotics

Jennifer Ronholm, PhD, discusses the novel concept of microbiome protection to create healthier animals and reduce antimicrobial usage.

Five new US cases of avian influenza in humans are confirmed

The individuals with H5N1, who worked in an egg layer facility in Colorado, have reported mild symptoms without hospitalizations.

Second US human case of avian influenza is confirmed

A Michigan farmworker who had regular contact with livestock was confirmed to have contracted the virus.