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delicatelysublimeforester · 2 months

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Project FeederWatch: Bridging Citizen Science with Birdwatching

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intersectionalpraxis · 18 days

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"If a pig catches both a human influenza A virus and an avian influenza A virus at the same time, it can spark a process known as viral reassortment — a genetic exchange in which flu viruses swap gene segments." "Those swaps can introduce dramatic changes, producing a new virus with certain properties of a non-human strain coupled with the capacity to infect and spread between people." "The death rate in humans may be upwards of 50 per cent, World Health Organization data suggests, though it's possible that milder infections are getting missed, skewing the case fatality ratio. Still, in a population that's never been exposed, the global impacts could be dire." "More human cases could also be happening under the radar among farm workers who've moved to the U.S. from abroad, don't speak English as their first language, and may be hesitant to seek medical help, he added." "So I think there's probably underreporting on both sides," Armstrong said." "If [H5N1] gets into a population where there's constantly animals going in and out … it might not ever leave."

I've been watching this develop for the past several days, and apart from being terrified most people will not take this seriously (I've seen a handful of people already shout conspiracy on social media and it's alarming to see, as always). What I wanted to point out is that pandemics are going to continue to be our 'normal.' I watched a great video on YouTube a while ago (I believe it was by Vice?) that touched base on how this is going to become our new reality because of multiple factors (such as our proximity to animals, and environments/etc). It was when Covid hit and they did a piece debunking some of the misinformation floating on the internet. If I can find it I will post it here because it was informative and relevant to pretty much any world crisis we will see around any virus that spreads among a human population.

This post isn't trying to fear monger anyone, I just hope more people are aware of what is happening because this is important to talk about. There are already cases (of cows getting this bird flu) in the US, and I won't be surprised if there will be instances in more countries around the world. As usual, keep washing your hands/keeping good hygiene practices, masking up (and if you aren't I hope you consider it), and taking precautions if you do happen to visit/work or go near a pig or poultry farm too:

I'll keep track of this here of course, but please stay informed folks. And also FU to any governments who will try to minimize this or try to diminish the severity until it's too late and community spread happens like Covid because their actions are influenced by capitalistic interests.

Update (April 7th, 2024, 9:32pm EST): to anyone wondering where some of the source information originates from -here is a link to the CDC. They are tracking documented avian virus outbreaks in the US and the public can access it here:

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howliteart · 9 months

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Harrier ⚔

A sketch I started back in 2020 and randomly felt compelled to finish up last month. My cursed arakkoa boy, Vronaak!

#arakkoa #warcraft #world of warcraft #furry art #artists on tumblr #art #illustration #avians #personal art #my characters #vronaak

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otiksimr · 1 year

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omg she's dead

#wof #wings of fire #wof fanart #my art #wof sandwing #sandwing #Wof Oasis #Queen Oasis #Scavenger #rw Scavenger #rain world scavenger #Avians Discord Server has done things to my psyche #I don't even play Rain World #apologies if I've done ya'lls blorbos wrong

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hgduo · 1 year

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hc: q!Phil and Q!Mariana's capes double as their wings, as angels they are able to transform their wings into regular capes that can be removed but only they can turn their respective ones into their wings

#I think I've seen this headcanon used to Phil before but I wanted to extend it to Mari as well #the world needs more angel!Mariana content- I'd draw it but I don't wanna break out my tablet and my wrist is still fucked #qsmp #Philza #El Mariana #Q and Jai also have wings but I see them more as regular avians as opposed to angels

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mauvvedrake · 4 months

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What do you guys think the ancients were btw

#personally I think they were mammalian / avian #rain world #rainworld #rain world downpour #rw ancients #rain world ancients #rainworld ancients

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calamitycodified · 6 months

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Grian Secret Life Episode 4 Spoilers w/o Context

#secret life #secret life spoilers #grian #the lesson of the day is if you are an avian in a hardcore world and you encounter a baby zombie #you're gonna have a bad time #i'm just still so impressed it spawned in with a sword. it did SEVEN AND A HALF HEARTS of damage

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reksink · 4 months

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Sliver & Harrassment, With an Insectoid Scav As a Bonus

#rain world #rain world no significant harassment #no significant harassment #rw nsh #rain world sliver of straw #sliver of straw #rw sos #scavenger rain world #rain world scavenger #my art #fanart #'Insetoid' in quote because I headcanon Scavs to be avian/birds #Their exoskeleton is false and it's just a set of really hard scales hehe #Their tails also store most of their fat similar to that of insects hehe #Man it feels great to finally post my SOS & No Sig design #I've been working shopping them for quite awhile now and it feels nice to finally have designs I'm happy with #I'm not 100% satisfied but that just gives me excuse to keep working on them hehe #The fashion I developed for iterators it really fun and I just love drawing their cloaks OMGA #Also for the curious NSH miaou is an OFF reference #He is green Zacharie to me

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deva-arts · 3 months

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I have a ladybug in my room that made it in to find shelter for the winter. It's been flitting around on my windowsills, and every once in a while I see it pop up again. It's been here for a few days so I think we're roommates at this point... I wouldn't know, I haven't asked it yet.

Today I placed a droplet of water in front of it. It practically scampered over and has been drinking for the last five minutes. I hope it understands I offer free refills.

#devarambles #Deva's Natureposting #because I might need a tag for it at this point.#There's a bunch of cottontail deer grazing around too. Nature is waking up again... :')#Also I have a raven that frequents around lately... I want to befriend it so badly #I was watching it through my window but birds are so keen that it spotted me immediately. It was on the ground level and I was two floors u #Needless to say this is probably how Nate felt with Sera at first.#I did not expect real-world parallels to nature but lo #Needless to say I will be leaving a lot of bird food and berries outside in hopes of luring them to my window. Hopefully I make a raven bud #Can you imagine? having it trust me enough to visit me now and again as I have it perch on my arm?#berries in hand as I quote Poe AND annoy my brother at the same time? oh. It would be the dream.#Please come back Raven friend. I just want to be there.#Also something Nate would say. Did he too long for the peculiar friendship found between distrustful avians

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madamepestilence · 17 days

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H5N1: What to know before fear spreads

What is H5N1?

H5N1 is a 1996 strain of the Spanish or Avian Flu first detected in Chinese birds before spreading globally across various avian species. H5N1 is similar to H1N1, but spreads slower and has a much higher mortality rate.

H5N1 may also be referred to as Influenza A. The American Association of Bovine Practitioners has seen fit to rename H5N1 to Bovine Influenza A Virus, or BIAV, and are encouraging others to use the same terminology.

I would not be surprised if the colloquial name among the public becomes Bovine Flu or American Flu in the coming months, and may be referred to as the Chinese Flu by the same folks who took the spark of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic as an excuse to be publicly racist to East Asian people without social repercussions.

BIAV is a virus, meaning that it is a (probably) non-living packet of self-replicating infectious material with a high rate of mutation. BIAV is structured similarly to SARS-CoV-2, having a packet of infectious material encased in a spherical shell with a corona, or crown, of proteins that can latch to living cells to inject RNA.

Image source with interactive model: ViralZone - H5N1 subtype

What is the history of BIAV?

In 1996 and 1997, an outbreak of BIAV occurred among poultry and infected 18 people in Hong Kong, 6 of which died. This seemingly isolated incident then infected ~860 people with a >50% death rate.

At the time, BIAV was known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI, and killed nearly 100% of chickens within a 48 hour period.

From 2003 to 2005, continual outbreaks occurred in China and other East Asian countries, before spreading to Cambodia, the Netherlands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

From 2014 to 2016, it began being detected in American fowl, as well as mutating the H5N6 (lethal in birds, no human to human transmission) and H5N8 (largely spread through turkeys, ducks had immunity) viruses.

BIAV has since evolved into a clade known as 2.3.4.4b, and was first detected in 2021 in wild American birds. This then caused outbreaks in 2022 among wild and domesticated birds (such as chickens) alike, but was largely being overshadowed by the pressing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic at the time.

From 2022 to 2023, it was observed to be spreading among various mammals, including humans. Now, in 2024, we're having the most concerning rapid outbreak of BIAV since 2003.

BIAV is known to spread from mammal to mammal, particularly between cows and humans. BIAV may also be spread from cow to cow (highly likely, but not confirmed - this is likely the reason the virus has spread to Idaho from Texan cattle), and is known to be lethal to domestic cats and birds within 48 hours.

How does BIAV spread?

BIAV spreads through fomites - direct contact with infected animals or infected surfaces and then touching parts of your face or other orifices - as well as through airborne particulates, which may be inhaled and enter the sinuses and lungs.

BIAV is known to spread through:

Asymptomatic Ducks, geese, swans, various shorebirds

Symptomatic, may be lethal Foxes, bears, seals, sea lions, polar bears, domestic cats, dogs, minks, goats, cows, (potentially human to human, but unconfirmed - there have only been 8 potential human to human cases in 2024).

How can I protect against BIAV?

As BIAV is a type of Influenza A, existing protocols should do fine.

Current recommendations are to wash your hands vigorously after interacting with birds (I would also recommend doing this with mammals), avoid touching your face or other open orifices, and wear N95 masks.

Avoid sick or dead animals entirely - I would also recommend reporting them to your local Animal Control or veterinary centre and warning them about the infection risk. People who work with animals are recommended to also wear full PPE such as N95 masks, eye protection, gloves, and partake in vigorous hand washing.

If you suspect you've caught BIAV, seek medical attention immediately. Existing medications such as oseltamivir phosphate, zanamivir, peramivir, and baloxavir marboxil can reduce BIAV's ability to replicate.

Standard flu shots will not protect against BIAV. Remember - symptoms of BIAV may not manifest for between 2 to 8 days, and potentially infected people should be monitored for at least 10 days.

How far has BIAV spread?

BIAV is currently a global virus, though the current infection location of note is the United States.

Image Key: Dark red - Countries with humans, poultry and wild birds killed by H5N1 Deep red - Countries with poultry or wild birds killed by H5N1 and has reported human cases of H5N1 Light red - Countries with poultry or wild birds killed by H5N1

Image source: Wikipedia - Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 - File: Global spread of H5N1 map

Image source: Metro.co.uk - Map shows where bird flu is spreading in US amid new warning - File: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s H5N1 bird flu detections map across the United States

Should I be afraid?

You needn't be afraid, just prepared. BIAV has a concerningly high lethality, but this ironically culls its spread somewhat.

In the event human to human transmission of BIAV is confirmed, this will likely mainly affect marginalized communities, poor people, and homeless people, who are likely to have less access to medical care, and a higher likelihood of working in jobs that require frequent close human contact, such as fast food or retail jobs.

Given the response to SARS-CoV-2, corporations - and probably the government - may shove a proper response under the rug and refuse to participate in a full quarantine, which may leave people forced to go to work in dangerous conditions.

If this does spread into an epidemic or pandemic, given our extensive knowledge about Influenza, and the US having a backup vaccine for a prior strain of H5N1, a vaccine should be able to be developed relatively quickly and would hopefully be deployed freely without charge - we won't have to worry about a situation like The Stand.

Wash your hands, keep clean, avoid large social gatherings where possible, wear an N95 mask if you can afford them (Remember: Cloth masks are the least protective, but are better than nothing. If you can't afford N95 masks, I recommend wearing a well-fitted cloth mask with a disposable face mask over it to prevent pneumonia from moisture buildup in the disposable mask), support the disabled, poor, and homeless, and stay educated.

We can do better this time.

Further things to check out:

YouTube: MedCram - H5N1 Cattle Outbreak: Background and Currently Known Facts (ft. Roger Seheult, M.D.)

Wikipedia - Influenza A virus subtype H5N1

Maine.gov - Avian Influenza and People

CDC.gov - Technical Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses

Wikipedia - H5N1 genetic structure

realagriculture - Influenza infection in cattle gets new name: Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV)

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bewilderbark · 1 year

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day 7 - vultures

#rain world #rain world art month #rwartmonth #rain world fanart #vulture #king vulture #pink pilates princess #purple #swirls #violet #birds #avian #wild draws #wild draws rain world

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roryintheir90s · 10 months

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I'm tired but I made a little thing.

Just something I consider an Avian.

You guys can give req in the ask if you want me to make something similar, but you guys don't have to as I will putting more out slowly anyway.

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intersectionalpraxis · 15 days

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"Experts warn that lax regulations could also see the virus spread to US pig farms, with serious consequences for human health."

"Fears are growing that the H5N1 outbreak among cattle in the United States could have been caused by contaminated animal feed."

"In contrast to Britain and Europe, American farmers are still allowed to feed cattle and other farm animals ground-up waste from other animals including birds."

"Dairy cows across six US states – and at least one farm worker – have become infected with the highly pathogenic virus, which has already killed millions of animals across the globe since 2021."

"Experts are unsure but fear it could be the poultry litter feed used in the US that has passed the virus to cattle."

“In the US, the feeding of poultry litter to beef cows is a known factor in the cause of botulism in cattle, and is a risk in the case of H5N1,” said Dr Steve Van Winden, Associate Professor in Population Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College."

"Dr Tom Peacock, a virologist and fellow at the Pirbright Institute agreed: “This latest case wouldn’t be the first time there have been concerns H5N1 could be moving through different mammals via contaminated feed,” citing the outbreak of avian flu in cats in Poland last year, which experts suspected might have been transmitted through mink byproducts used in raw cat food."

"At present, the WHO has said the risk to humans is considered low, but that surveillance efforts must be kept up."

#current events #current news #global news #cows #bird flu #avian flu #h5n1 #pandemic #virus #healthcare #mask up #wear a mask #virology #united states #bird flu outbreaks #world news

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howliteart · 7 months

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