The Agriculture Department confirmed that a pig in Oregon tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking the first time this strain has been found in a U.S. pig. The discovery raises concerns about the spread of the virus and its potential impact on both animal and human health. NBC News’ Berkeley Lovelace Jr. provides details on how the virus was detected and why it is alarming. This development highlights the importance of monitoring and controlling the spread of infectious diseases in both animal and human populations. For more information, visit our site on another browser as Internet Explorer 11 is not supported for an optimal experience.
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First case of bird flu detected in a U.S. pig
