Professor The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio, United States
Disclosure(s):
Andrew S. Bowman, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVPM: No financial relationships to disclose
The detection of (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b influenza A virus in dairy cattle in the United States presents a significant threat to the economy, animal well-being, and public health. This session will cover history of the outbreak, evolution of the virus, recent research findings, and current recommendations.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the role of animals in the generation of novel influenza strains.
Identify major host species and the clinical manifestations of H5N1 infections in each species.
Summarize major prevention and control procedures to limit interspecies transmission of H5N1
