The H5N1 avian influenza virus has not stopped with chickens, however. The disease has spread to other species over the last year, including humans, cats and dairy cattle.

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A University of Nebraska-Lincoln team’s research, published April 29 in Nature Communications, revealed a breakthrough on protection against swine flu. A goal is to eradicate influenza in humans.

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The H5N1 avian influenza virus has not stopped with chickens, however. The disease has spread to other species over the last year, including humans, cats and dairy cattle.

The transmission of Avian Flu to humans is rare, but producers are still taking precautions to protect their flocks and themselves. The 100 hens at AL-BE Farm in Julian are in their winter quarters.

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Good Life is joining forces with other states to protect consumers from the bird flu or H5N1 virus. It’s part of a national program being adopted on a state-to-state ...

The virus appears to be following a pattern similar to 2019. During 2020 and some other COVID-19 pandemic years, there were no real influenza peaks because people masked and distanced.