First U.S. Bird Flu Case in Pig Reported

Oregon has reported the first-ever detection of H5N1 bird flu in swine in the U.S., with the infection found at a small farm in Crook County where livestock shared resources. All animals at the farm, including five pigs and 70 birds, were euthanized, though only one pig tested positive for the virus. The farm is under quarantine, and there is no risk to the national pork supply as these animals were not intended for commercial food production. Experts warn that pigs can host multiple flu types, potentially allowing bird viruses to adapt to humans, although current testing shows no mutations suggesting increased transmissibility to people. Federal and state officials are closely monitoring the situation to prevent the virus from becoming a public health threat.