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RAPID: Evolving risk dynamics between stakeholders during the H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattl — NSF Award to Montana State University

The 2024 outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza in U.S. dairy cattle across multiple states represents a significant shift as this virus historically has affected mainly wild and domestic birds, not cows. These outbreaks are continuing to occur, posing risks to both human health and the stability of the dairy industry. Beca

Award titleRAPID: Evolving risk dynamics between stakeholders during the H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattl
Award ID2433191
AwardeeMontana State University
CityBOZEMAN
StateMT
Amount obligated$200,000
Principal investigatorElizabeth Shanahan
ProgramDecision, Risk & Mgmt Sci
Start date10/01/2024
AbstractThe 2024 outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza in U.S. dairy cattle across multiple states represents a significant shift as this virus historically has affected mainly wild and domestic birds, not cows. These outbreaks are continuing to occur, posing risks to both human health and the stability of the dairy industry. Because the current scientific understanding of how the virus transmits in this new host is not fully known, designing effective guidelines or rules to control the spread of H5N1 is di
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