Bird Flu Found in Idaho Alpacas

The Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 virus, has been detected in alpacas for the first time. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the discovery, marking a new instance of the virus spreading beyond its typical avian hosts.

The National Veterinary Services revealed that the infected alpacas were located on a farm in Idaho, where the virus had also been identified in poultry. The infected birds have since been culled to prevent further spread. Officials from the USDA noted that while the positive tests in alpacas are concerning, they are not entirely unexpected due to the mingling of species. . .