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H5N1 Found in Dairy Cattle Retains Preference for Infecting Birds, Representing Low Risk to Humans

Avian influenza virus from the ongoing outbreak in dairy cattle appears to be keeping its bird-infecting features rather than adapting to better infect other mammals, according to a new study from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since 2024, when scientists first detected H5N1 bird flu in dairy cattle, they have worried that the virus would use the animals as a bridge to mutate and gain the ability to better infect and spread in humans. The St. Jude researchers tested a panel of these viruses from dairy cows, finding they had more molecular and biological features in common with avian than human flu viruses.

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Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

Video: Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

After weeks of rain delays and frustration, we finally have a reason to smile — it’s hay time again at Ewetopia Farms! In today’s episode, we head out to the fields where Arnie is baling hay, and I attempt my second drone flight to capture it all from the air. The drone still had some hiccups, but I managed to get some aerial footage of the baling process.

Back at the farm, the work doesn’t stop. Arnie brings the bales home, and the next critical step begins — wrapping and stacking the bales to make haylage. This process is essential for preserving feed for our sheep and ensures they have nutritious forage in the months ahead.

It’s a good day on the farm — the sun is out, the drone is flying (sort of!), and we’re making progress. Join us for a satisfying and productive day that brings a long-awaited sigh of relief to this year’s challenging hay season.

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