What to know about Nevada's evolving bird flu outbreak - The Nevada Independent

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What to know about Nevada's evolving bird flu outbreak - The Nevada Independent

A new strain of bird flu that is sweeping across the country has been detected at a dairy in Churchill County, Nevada. It is the first time the strain — reported in wild birds and other species — has been detected in cows anywhere in the country. “It’s a significant finding,” said Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director J.J. Goicoechea. “These viruses continue to mutate.” Bird flu is a highly contagious virus that can cause illness in li…