Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu GuideWelcome to Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide. If you’ve heard about bird flu but aren’t sure what it means or how it compares to things like the seasonal flu or COVID-19, you’re in the right place.Let’s start with **basic virology**. H5N1, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, is a virus that originally infected wild birds and poultry, but can sometimes infect other animals—including people. Viruses like H5N1 are microscopic packages of genetic

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Monday, October 20th, 2025.Top storiesFirst, the California Department of Food and Agriculture reports that H5N1 has now been confirmed in 11 additional dairy herds in the past 30 days, bringing the statewide total to 749 infected dairies. Of these, 384 have recovered and are now under bi-monthly surveillance testing. Continued quarantines are in effect for active outbreak zones and the state recommends that farm workers remain vigilant in using

Description: In response to the excitement and interest across the Network in MERMAID after our webinar on the topic earlier in 2025, we invited Dr. Emily Darling, Director of Coral Reef Conservation and Co-Founder, MERMAID, back to the network to talk with us a little more about how she developed the MERMAID platform. Emily brings along Shinta Pardede, Marine Science Unit Manager with the Wildlife Conservation Society in Indonesia, who tells us more about her experience using MERMAID in the ...

Bird Flu SOS: Urgent H5N1 News and SafetyWelcome to Bird Flu SOS. I'm bringing you critical information about H5N1 avian influenza that demands your immediate attention.As of today, October 20, 2025, the United States has confirmed 70 human cases of H5N1 bird flu since 2024, with the situation evolving rapidly. The CDC reports that California has been hit hardest with 38 cases, followed by Washington with 11 cases. Most infections have occurred among dairy farm workers and poultry handlers, but what

Across Asia, nearly one in three elephants lives in captivity—used in temples, tourism, logging, and religious festivals. In this powerful episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, Canadian photographer and elephant conservation advocate Larry Laverty joins host Anish Banerjee to shed light on the suffering of captive elephants and the urgent need for elephant conservation across both Asia and Africa.Larry Laverty’s remarkable journey began with his first book Power and Majesty, which documented the

In this episode of the Fargone Podcast, the hosts catch up on their recent hunting adventures, sharing stories of successful hunts, challenges faced in the wilderness, and the emotional connections formed with clients. Matt recounts his guiding experiences, including a perfect record with clients and memorable hunts for caribou and sheep. The conversation also delves into the challenges of moose hunting this season, particularly due to low water levels affecting their jet boat operations. Throughout

This week we get spooky with Phil Barber, from Incredible Inverts & Other Animals, and we bring you a trio of spooky species to enjoy while the nights draw in. So join us if you dare. The cupboard is open, come on in!Links to Phil's social media:https://incredible-inverts-and-other-animals.square.site/https://youtube.com/@incredibleinvertsotheranimals?si=TCZDpCeYT-FFou67

Immerse yourself in Soft Surf, curated by Ocean Sounds, the official podcast of OceanSounds.com. This episode captures soothing ocean rhythms, ideal for focus, mindfulness, or finding calm.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dusty Backer has issued FOI for anyone talking about CWD and not one single entity has proven that a prion exist. Let us all pause for a moment and think about how much we have spent to safeguard producers and consumers from a prion.

This week we travel back in time and discuss the weird obsession the Nazi's had with collecting occult objects and their attempts at using them to make weapons. linktr.ee/cryptidsandcoldones

In this Halloween special episode, Jason and Laura dive into the spooky season, sharing their Halloween experiences and costumes. They explore the fascinating world of vampire mythology, particularly focusing on Asian vampires and the unique characteristics of Yokai from Japanese folklore. The conversation shifts to the historical perspectives on vampires, discussing their origins and the various legends that have emerged over time. The episode is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and

Send a COMMENT to OYSTER-ology here! The confluence of Oysters and Cheese, with Justin Trosclair of Lady Nellie Oyster Farm In this episode of OYSTER-ology, Kevin sits down with Justin Trosclair from Lady Nelly Oyster Farm to explore his fascinating journey from cheese-making to oyster farming. Justin shares his unconventional entry into the world of oysters and how a chance encounter with some outstanding Grand Isle oysters ignited his passion. He discusses the intricacies of running a small...

Summary: Join Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center to find out about some new strategies that Audubon has joined to protect birds throughout the Americas.Show Notes: Conserva Aves: https://conserva-aves.org Audubon and Conserva Aves: https://www.audubon.org/our-work/americas/colombia/cpnserva-aves Audubon Americas: https://www.audubon.org/our-work/americas Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page

Send us a text The bareback riding club on Sundays mentioned in this podcast has been delayed. Please email Solomon below to check before heading out! This incredable bareback and briddleless rider understands horseship like few others. His intuition led him to where he is today. As Equine director of "The GOOD SHEPARD FOUNDATION" he is in a postition to make a difference in the lives of many people and horses. He's also become an expert on laminitis and hooves that ar...

Episode 20: Preserving a Legacy with Watt Casey Jr. of Casey Beefmasters What does it take to build cattle that pay their way without props? We sat down with Watt Matthews Casey Jr. of Casey Beefmasters to trace a 77-year line of selection grounded in the Six Essentials—fertility, weight, conformation, hardiness, milk, and disposition—and a ruthless commitment to real-world performance. From a closed herd since 1967 to breeding seasons as short as 25 days, Watt explains how discip...

Recorded on October 26, 2025, at Heart Place after a weekend of steady rain, this is the sound of dripfall from the mockernut hickory and the rising chorus of crickets as evening fog settles in and the autumn day draws to a close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and essayist Barret Baumgart joins Bill and Anders for a Halloween special that leans into the stranger side of wild nature. His latest book, Yuck: The Birth and Death of the Weird and Wondrous Joshua Tree, explores how this desert icon went from being despised as grotesque and “demonic” to adored as a backdrop for modern desert dreams. In a conversation that ranges from natural history to horror, they dig into what the Joshua Tree reveals about human nature, the stories we project

In this video, a group of soldiers encounters a sasquatch-like figure while out on a training mission in Massachusetts. The incident occurred in a section of the state forest. While I'm not sure what he encountered till this day. He now believes it could have possibly been a Bigfoot. These soldiers are trained to observe and pay attention to detail. I believe him to be a very credible witness, and thank you for your service! Please like and subscribe if you enjoy this type of content! Share your

What happens when a Missouri landowner decides not to fear Bigfoot — but to befriend them? In this intense and emotional episode, we sit down with Dave, a rural homesteader from northern Missouri, whose property has become the stage for over a decade of Sasquatch encounters. From machetes mysteriously returned after use, to a Sasquatch peeking around the garage and petting his dogs — Dave shares astonishing firsthand experiences, including infrasound attacks, vocal mimicry, and sightings of multiple