Nigeria: UK: Bird flu raises concerns as first-ever sheep infection detected

A confirmed case of bird flu in a Yorkshire sheep has raised fresh concerns as the virus continues to spill over into mammals.

This marks the first known instance of a sheep contracting the H5N1 virus anywhere in the world.

While the infection was detected through routine testing, swift action was taken to prevent further spread.

H5N1 has already been found in US dairy cattle, and recent reports revealed that horses can also harbor the virus.

These cross-species…