H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO
The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said Friday, though how long the virus can survive in milk is unknown.
The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said Friday, though how long the virus can survive in milk is unknown.
Veterinary medicine
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Ecology
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Bio & Medicine
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Plants & Animals
Apr 16, 2024
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Biochemistry
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Biotechnology
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Bio & Medicine
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Cell & Microbiology
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Bio & Medicine
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Veterinary medicine
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