World's First Case of H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in Sheep in England
The virus was detected during routine surveillance on a Yorkshire farm, with no further infections found, and experts emphasize the low risk to the public and livestock.
- A single sheep in Yorkshire, England, tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, marking the first known case of the virus in sheep globally.
- The infected sheep was culled, and no additional infections were detected in the remaining flock after extensive testing.
- The detection occurred on a farm where H5N1 had previously been found in captive birds, highlighting the virus's cross-species transmission potential.
- Authorities stress that the risk to the public and livestock remains very low, with strict biosecurity measures in place to prevent further spread.
- Experts continue to monitor the virus closely due to concerns about its adaptation to mammals and potential implications for human health.
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