Officials with the Texas Animal Health Commission confirmed the flu virus is the Type A H5N1 strain, known for decades to cause outbreaks in birds and to occasionally infect people. The virus is affecting older dairy cows in those states and in New Mexico, causing decreased lactation and low a...
According to ameta-analysisconducted by Alltech, the inclusion of Optigen in the diets of dairy cows resulted in a remarkable23% reduction in the use of plant protein sources. This reduction translates to improved feed conversion rates and reduced feed costs, which helps contribute to the overall...
In March 2024, dairy cows in Texas were found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu, or H5N1 bird flu, in the first known case of the virus spreading to cattle. Since then, H5N1 has been found in about 200 animals—and ... Jul 3, 2024 0 1 Health Consumer study expl...
A total of 380 bovine embryos (n = 380) were produced from the post-mortem harvest of oocytes, a process in which oocytes are aspirated from the ovaries of slaughtered cattle (Simplot Animal Science; Kuna, ID, USA). Oocytes were fertilized in vitro at Texas A&M Reproductive Service Complex...
Doctors in Texas are describing the only known human case of H5N1 avian flu connected to the ongoing outbreak of the disease in dairy cows. Ad Bird flu in humans remains extremely rare, but in the hundreds of cases documented worldwide over the past few years, about half proved fatal—uppin...
The felines in Texas (not pictured) developed "fatal systemic influenza infection" after drinking the unpasteurized colostrum and milk from cows that tested positive for the virus.(iStock) "This is interesting, as manyrespiratory virusesare optimized for infection via mucous membranes, like the nos...
doctors in texas are describing the only known human case of h5n1 avian flu connected to the ongoing outbreak of the disease in dairy cows. bird flu in humans remains extremely rare, but in the hundreds of cases documented worldwide over the past few years, about half proved fa...
messaging, reintroduced its mascot Elsie to the public with a modern day twist, and launched new products like the “Kid-Builders” line of 2% fat, no sugar added, flavored milks in attractive individual serving chugs for children as well as new whole milk flavors inspired by the Texas ...
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In the mid-1970s, the average American dairy farm had about 25 cows. Today, many operations have more than 3,000 – a number that was almost unheard of 25 years ago.