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Avian Flu found in northern Nevada dairy cows

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Avian Flu found in northern Nevada dairy cows


RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Nevada Department of Agriculture says they have detected Avian Flu in dairy cattle in Churchill County.

They say the affected premises have been quarantined and mandatory testing will occur onsite at regular intervals until the herds are confirmed to be virus free. The announcement comes after avian flu was found in Nye County in December of 2024.

“Ensuring the safety of the industry is our utmost priority, and the NDA is working with industry members,” said NDA State Veterinarian Peter Rolfe, DVM. “It is critical that animal health biosecurity practices are enhanced to help prevent the spread of disease and protect animal and worker safety.”

The CDC maintains that the risk to humans remains low. The NDA is now working with state and county health officials, but the NDA says diary and meat products remain safe for consumption.

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“As always, we recommend following food safety guidelines, only eating or drinking pasteurized milk and cheeses, and cooking meat to the appropriate minimum internal temperatures,” said Dr. Rolfe.

The virus has been detected in dairy cattle in 16 states nationwide since March 2024.



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One dead, four hospitalized after head-on crash on I-15 in Clark County

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One dead, four hospitalized after head-on crash on I-15 in Clark County


LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near mile marker 94 Sunday evening.

The crash was reported at 6:43 p.m. on June 28.

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A passenger sedan and a pickup truck were involved in the crash. One vehicle was traveling southbound, lost control, crossed through the median, and struck the other vehicle head-on in the northbound travel lane.

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One adult male died at the scene. Two people were transported by ground ambulance, and two others were transported by life flight to a local hospital.

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All northbound I-15 travel lanes were closed at mile marker 94, but have since opened as of Sunday night.

Nevada Highway Patrol said further information will be provided following the preliminary investigation.

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