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New Mexico - Avian flu in mammals and livestock 2024

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Curry County, New Mexico
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry_County,_New_Mexico
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Positive Case of H5N1 Found in Cat

CLOVIS, NM (February 21, 2025) – Recently there was a cat with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) found in Clovis. Animal Control picked up the cat and observed several symptoms, which prompted further testing. The tests came back positive for H5N1.

H5N1 was detected in the U.S. in March 2024 in dairy cattle, but there were also feline cases linked to poultry or wild bird exposure. Cats are particularly susceptible to severe illness if they become infected. It is unclear if cats can infect other cats. The risk of cat-to-human transmission is considered extremely low.

Cats can become infected by ingesting unpasteurized milk and raw or undercooked meat, being exposed to infected wild birds or poultry, being exposed to infected livestock and their environments, and being exposed to people who work on affected farms and their clothing.

The symptoms of H5N1 in cats include loss of appetite, lethargy, and fever, followed by neurologic signs (incoordination, circling, tremors, seizures, or blindness), severe depression, heavy discharge from the nose and eyes, and other respiratory signs such as rapid or difficulty breathing, sneezing or coughing.

There is no vaccine to protect cats against H5N1. Cat owners should take the following precautions to help keep their cats safe: do not feed cats any unpasteurized dairy products, thoroughly cook meat (e.g., poultry) before feeding and avoid raw meat-based treats or food, keep cats indoors to prevent exposure to birds or other wildlife, avoid contact with sick or dead birds or other wildlife, keep cats away from livestock, poultry and their environments, and immediately contact your veterinarian if you notice signs of H5N1 or if you think your cat has been exposed.

If you see a stray cat exhibit concerning symptoms, please contact Animal Control at 575-769-7893.
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https://www.cityofclovis.org/positive-case-of-h5n1-found-in-cat/#page-content
 
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