Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Highly Pathogenic Avian #Influenza #H5N1 Virus #RNA in #Bovine #Semen, #California, #USA, 2024

 


Abstract

Since March 2024, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus has infected dairy cattle in the United States, prompting concern about novel transmission routes. During an outbreak in California, HPAI H5N1 RNA was detected in an asymptomatic bull’s semen. Although infectious virus was not isolated, semen-associated transmission risks and biosecurity practices remain a concern.

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Link: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/32/5/25-1639_article

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