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Bird flu confirmed in rats for first time, USDA says
Four black rats were confirmed to have H5N1 avian flu ... In March 2024, the illness was found in dairy cows for the first time, while almost 70 human cases have been identified, mostly in dairy ...
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Bird Flu Found in Rats for First Time, USDA Confirms
The USDA's update said that the rats were likely infected after exposure to birds sick with avian flu on nearby farms.