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bird flu

British  

noun

  1. Also called: avian flu.  a form of influenza occurring in poultry mainly in Japan, China and Southeast Asia, caused by a virus capable of spreading to humans

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Their findings, published in Science Advances, provide the first detailed explanation for why bird flu took such an unexpected form in cattle.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

When H5N1 bird flu began infecting U.S. dairy cattle in early 2024, veterinarians struggled to identify the cause.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

The H5N1 strain of bird flu has for the first time been found in Australia, the country's agriculture ministry confirmed.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

The Australian Antarctic Program, a partnership between government and research institutions, will continue to monitor for signs of bird flu in its territories.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Even President George W. Bush made great strides against HIV, made sure SARS-1 didn’t become a disaster in 2003, and prepped the country for a potential bird flu crisis, which remains a major threat.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

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