Influenza H5N1 in mammals – Sources of information on disease outbreaks in animals
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2. Sources of information on disease outbreaks in animals
Published 30 April 2024 | Updated 13 August 2024
- BVA, BVZS, BVPA and BSAVA Avian influenza (AI) advice for vets dealing with wild birds and backyard poultry [BVA] [Online]. Available from: https://www.bva.co.uk/media/5909/ai-guidance-for-vets-july-2024.pdf [Accessed 13 August 2024]
- Influenza A (H5N1) of avian origin in domestic livestock in the USA [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency] [online]. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/influenza-a-h5n1-of-avian-origin-in-domestic-livestock-in-the-usa [Accessed 13 August 2024]
- Influenza A (H5N1) infection in mammals: suspect case definition and diagnostic testing criteria [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency] [online]. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/influenza-a-h5n1-of-avian-origin-in-domestic-livestock-in-the-usa [Accessed 13 August 2024]
- Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency] [online]. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england [Accessed 23 April 2024]
- Detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza in mammals [Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: U.S. Department of Agriculture] [online]. Available from: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/mammals [Accessed 13 August 2024]
- HPAI confirmed cases in livestock [Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: U.S. Department of Agriculture] [online]. Available from: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/hpai-confirmed-cases-livestock [Accessed 13 August 2024]
- Detection of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in dairy herds: Frequently asked questions [Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: U.S. Department of Agriculture] [online]. Available from: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/hpai-dairy-faqs.pdf [Accessed 15 May 2024]
- WAHIS: World Animal Health Information System [WAHIS] [online]. Available from: https://wahis.woah.org/#/home [Accessed 23 April 2024]
- Avian influenza [World Health Organization] [online]. Available from: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/wpro-emergencies/surveillance/avian-influenza [Acessed 23 April 2024]
- News and updates [Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: U.S. Department of Agriculture] [online]. Available from: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news [Accessed 23 April 2024]
- European Food Safety Authority et al. (2024) Avian influenza overview December 2023–March 2024. EFSA Journal, 22 (3), no. e8754. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2024.8754
Published 4 November 2024
- Public health resources for veterinarians and veterinary staff handling animals with HPAI A (H5N1) virus infection on dairy farms [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] [online]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/hcp/animals/resources-veterinarians-dairy.html
- Interim guidance for employers to reduce the risk of novel influenza A for people working with or exposed to animals [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] [online]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/worker-protection-ppe.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/h5/worker-protection-ppe.htm
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1): Guidance for veterinarians assessing HPAI H5N1 in domestic felines [Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment] [online]. Available from: Guidance for Veterinarians assessing H5N1 HPAI in domestic felines
- Considerations for veterinarians: Evaluating and handling of cats potentially exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] [online]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/hcp/animals/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fflu%2Favianflu%2Fveterinarians-handling-cats.htm
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