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USDA confirms new strain of avian flu in dairy cattle

By Erin Jester The USDA announced on Wednesday that the predominant genotype of avian flu circulating in migratory birds, called D1.1, was responsible for an outbreak at a dairy farm in Nevada – the first time the strain has been detected in dairy cattle. All previous dairy farm outbreaks were caused by the B3.13 genotype of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu, said …

PHHP students gain problem-solving, communication skills at case competitions

Students (L-R) Brady Alexander, Abigail Lamm (Team Captain), and Liam Ngo won first place at the 18th Annual UAB Health Administration Case Competition. By Erin Jester The students of UF’s College of Public Health and Health Professions are participating in more case competitions than ever, racking up accolades and hands-on…