Bird flu virus detected in US pig for the first time

The bird flu virus (H5N1) was detected for the first time in a pig in the United States of America (USA), according to the American Department of Agriculture. The discovery occurred on a small family farm located in Oregon, which is also home to several species, including birds, deer and goats, raising concerns about the possibility of transmission between species, warned the US Department of Agriculture. The virus was confirmed in one of the five pigs present on the farm, which did not show symptoms of the disease. All of the pigs tested ended up being slaughtered to prevent any possible transmission of the virus to other species. Health officials have assured that this case does not affect the security of the US supply when it comes to pork, as the virus was identified in an animal from a farm not intended for commerce. Additionally, the farm has been quarantined to limit possible contagion, ...