G Jacobs (NotJustDNA on other sites)π§¬π¬π»βοΈππ³πΏ
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Computational biologist & science writer. See pinned thread.
New Zealander, traveller, cyclist.
Joined 2009.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 diagnosed in a walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) found dead in Hopen, Svalbard Archipelago (or Spitsbergen), Norway, in July 2023. Svalbard lies within the Arctic circle. #vogelgriep
courthousenews.com/bird-flu-claimβ¦
I think it's worth doing but I'll be somewhat surprised if beef itself ends up positive for H5N1. AFAIK there's no indication that virus is replicating in muscle tissues in cows.
A more relevant question is what is Dept. of Agriculture's plan for testing the actual beef cattle themselves?