Assessing the risk of HPAI to swine and humans in the US

Published 2024년 7월 9일

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A recent USDA confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in domestic livestock, including goats and dairy cattle, has raised concerns about the virus's adaptation and risks to swine. A collaborative webinar by the Swine Health Information Center and the American Association of Swine Veterinarians aimed to address these concerns. HPAI poses unique risks due to its segmented genome, which can lead to the exchange of gene segments, potentially making it more virulent. The ongoing research seeks to understand the virus's behavior in swine and assess the risks to both swine and human health. Preliminary findings suggest that swine can transmit HPAI, with some strains showing adaptation to mammals, although more research is needed. The article emphasizes the importance of awareness and vigilance among farmers to prevent further spread, particularly in environments where pigs and poultry coexist.

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For the first time in the US, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been identified in domestic livestock including goats and dairy cattle. To understand the threat HPAI poses to domestic livestock species and to inform producers on actions that can be taken to reduce the risk of infection on-farm, the US-based Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) recently hosted a webinar on influenza A viruses. The recent detection and confirmation of HPAI in domestic livestock by USDA has raised questions regarding the emerging threat and potential risks for swine herds. Editor’s note: Webinar content has been edited for length and clarity. To watch the full webinar, please visit https://iastate.app.box.com/s/o6dhclv5irvspcbj5q8p21ujr4a9ei29. Researchers at USDA are conducting experiments in swine to assess the risk highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) poses to swine. HPAI is a virus and needs a cell to ...

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