Respiratory complaints more likely with chickens than with cows

In recent years, more and more infections with the H5N1 influenza A virus have been detected in mammals. Humans are also at risk, and therefore fear of this highly pathogenic avian influenza virus is growing. In 2024, A(H5N1) viruses have caused widespread infections in dairy cows and poultry in the United States, with a few cases in humans.