"Avian Flu Outbreak Hits Idaho Alpacas"

The USDA confirmed highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in alpacas at an Idaho farm, marking the first detection in alpacas. The virus, also found in poultry on the same farm, has been detected in 4 of the farm's 18 alpacas. Additionally, H5N1 was reported in feral cats in New Mexico and another dairy herd in Michigan, contributing to a total of 67 dairy herd detections across nine states.