"Avian flu subtype could lead to pandemic, researchers say

The risk of human transmission could increase.

If contracted by humans, the H3N8 AIV has been found to cause acute respiratory distress syndrome and could be fatal."

#H3N8 #AvianFlu

https://mrcvs.co.uk/en/news/22843/Avian-flu-subtype-could-lead-to-pandemic,-researchers-say

2/2 Of the 9 current parilament parties, only 3 has officially aligned, that their aim is to end #FurFarming; The Greens, The Left Alliance and the Social Democrats. In SPP and in NCP (both currently in the government) the opinions are some what divided, while most of the members of The Finns Party, Christian Democrats (both in the government) The Centre Party and Movement Now are for fur farming.

Now with the #AvianFlu it might get some more votes, but will see.

https://www.kansalaisaloite.fi/fi/aloite/12549

#H5N1 #AvianFlu #MaskUp #Dachshund #Dackel #Teckel #DogsOfMastodon

Lo and behold, just attaching the (fish-form) mask with its own ear loops to the muzzle did the trick.

Not sure if useful during #Forestfires

*Forest graciously agreed to the brief photo shoot on the condition that no mobile phone was used in the process and was generously compensated immediately afterwards.

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#H5N1 #AvianFlu #Dachshund #Dackel #Teckel #DogsOfMastodon

I have a bunch of new, really good masks that do not seal well on my face. The initial idea was to alter these masks so that they fit Forest (if you fold an average ear-loop mask a certain way, it will make a passable shoe for a dog ).

Anyway, that didn't really work. So I bought a cheap and comfortable muzzle that sits nicely on his long snout with room to lick his lips. The 'better' muzzles were very restrictive and unsuitable.
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#H5N1 #AvianFlu #MaskUp #Dachshund #Dackel #Teckel #DogsOfMastodon

Posting this for a friend -

My dachshund is quite low to the ground and has an exceptional nose for finding things. He can kill a mouse in passing and unfortunately likes to lick at all sorts of things.

If the birds were to fall from the sky because of avian flu we would still need to go out for wee-wees and I would need Forest (see below) to be protected. So I came up with the idea of ... wait for it .... a mask!

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1/ Summary of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the UK & Europe

▶️ In last 4-6 weeks, cases of HPAI H5 in wild birds & confirmations in domestic poultry premises continue to be reported in Great Britain.

▶️ See thread for summary of HPAI in UK & Europe from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs outbreak assessment for 18 August 2023 (report released 24 August 2023).

🔗: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1180257/HPAI_Europe__44_18_August_2023_.pdf

#AvianFlu #BirdFlu #influenza #H5N1 #OneHealth #science #epidemiology #EpiVerse

These fur farms aren't just producing an unnecessary product by exploiting animal wellbeing, they're also insecure respiratory virus labs on an industrial scale. But Finnish authorities are blind to the risk that the next pandemic starts right here in the Nordic Europe.
#H5N1 #avianflu #pandemic
h/t @HelenBranswell
https://www.statnews.com/2023/08/11/bird-flu-researchers-finland-mink-farms/

Avian flu blamed for dead birds washing up on Fylde beaches. #avianflu #birdflu #birdflurisk

Avian influenza cases seen in mammals pose low risk for humans, health agencies say https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/avian-influenza-cases-seen-in-mammals-pose-low-risk-for-humans-health-agencies-say/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #avianflu #vaccines #zoonicdisease

Great Cormorant Faces Risk from Avian Flu 🐦🚫

The majestic Great Cormorant is now under threat due to the deadly Avian Flu. As millions of birds face this global concern, the Cormorant's survival becomes even more crucial. Discover more about this pressing issue and how it impacts our feathered friends.
👉 https://blog.rapusia.org/animals/2295/great-cormorant-surviving-at-risk-from-the-avian-flu/

#GreatCormorant #AvianFlu #BirdConservation #NatureAlert 🌍🐦🚨

Avian flu may have killed millions of birds globally as outbreak ravages South America

#Virus has spread around the world, with 200,000 #wild #birds dead in #Peru alone and concerns #Australia could be next.
#AvianFlu

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/22/avian-flu-may-have-killed-millions-of-bird-as-outbreak-hits-south-america-aoe?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

#birds #SoutAmerica #AvianFlu

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/22/avian-flu-may-have-killed-millions-of-bird-as-outbreak-hits-south-america-aoe

Avian flu may have killed millions of birds globally as outbreak ravages South America | Bird flu | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/22/avian-flu-may-have-killed-millions-of-bird-as-outbreak-hits-south-america-aoe

#AvianFlu #Environment #Nature

1/ Through June 2023, cases of HPAI H5 in wild birds, (black-headed gulls and common terns in particular) & confirmations in poultry premises continue to be reported in Great Britain.

A summary of HPAI in UK & Europe from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs outbreak assessment for 11 July 2023 (report released 18 July 2023).

🔗: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1171584/11_July_2023_High_pathogenicity_avian_influenza_HPAI_in_Europe.pdf

#AvianFlu #BirdFlu #influenza #H5N1 #OneHealth #science #epidemiology #EpiVerse

@marion_grau not just Norway, sadly… #AvianFlu

A situation report and policy guidance document on avian influenza outbreaks in wild birds, from the joint AI task force of the FAO and the Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species.

It gives a really great overview of why the current situation is unprecedented

https://www.cms.int/en/publication/h5n1-high-pathogenicity-avian-influenza-wild-birds-unprecedented-conservation-impacts

#AvianFlu #BirdFlu #influenza #H5N1 #OneHealth #zoonoses #science #epidemiology #EpiVerse

1/ “Investigation into the risk to human health of avian influenza (influenza A H5N1) in England: technical briefing 5”

Thread on a technical briefing by UKHSA released on 14 July 2023.

Much of the data reported in the technical briefing is as of 04 July 2023 to allow time for analysis.

🔗: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/avian-influenza-influenza-a-h5n1-technical-briefings/investigation-into-the-risk-to-human-health-of-avian-influenza-influenza-a-h5n1-in-england-technical-briefing-5

#AvianFlu #BirdFlu #influenza #H5N1 #OneHealth #zoonoses #science #epidemiology #EpiVerse

#H5N1 #AvianFlu 2 more people infected related to #fur farming. #outbreak #disease https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenza-bird-flu/uk-detects-h5n1-avian-flu-2-more-people-more-finnish-fur-farms-hit

Avian flu hits Coquet Island for the second year, with hundreds of adult birds and chicks succumbing to the deadly virus:

https://www.theambler.co.uk/2023/07/13/avian-flu-hits-coquet-island-for-the-second-year/
#amble #coquetisland #northumberland #avianflu #roseateterns #seabirds

Recovery of a #Gannet #BirdColony after #BirdFlu / #AvianFlu pandemic is showing signs of an increase in breeding.

#Wildlife #Birdlife #Nature #Birds

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scotland/edinburgh_east_and_fife