bird flu

Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine

Dan This Land of Ours

A new human vaccine for bird flu is in the works. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Moderna will get $176 million in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a human vaccine against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The grant follows outbreaks of the virus in dairy cattle throughout several states. The …

bird flu

Milk Pricing Fairness Sought by Milk Producers

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)

In the recent National Milk Producers Federation board of directors’ meeting, modernization of the Federal Milk Marketing Order and the industry’s response to H5N1 were major topics. Listen below for more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

USDA and States Collaborate on H5N1 Prevention

Will Jordan Cattle, Dairy, Industry, USDA-APHIS

United States Department of Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, has said that his department and states are increasing collaborative efforts to stifle H5N1. USDA’s Rod Bain Reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

Three Things to Know About HPAI in Dairy Cows

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, USDA-APHIS

Some consumers and livestock producers alike have concerns when it comes to H5N1. USDA’s Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack share three things to keep in mind. Click here to learn more from USDA APHIS. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

Efforts in H5N1 Control

Will Jordan Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The novel H5N1 virus facing animal agriculture has been in the spotlight recently as it transferred from poultry to other livestock. United States Department of   Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the collaboration between federal agencies and other stakeholders in light of cases of H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in dairy cattle. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Update: HPAI Cases in Livestock 

Will Jordan Cattle, Dairy, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

Producers still have concerns about HPAI detections in livestock. Find more information from USDA APHIS here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025