Drake provides his perspective on "[t]hree theories that could explain why the North American H5N1 epidemic has not been more deadly" in humans.

1. "The molecular hypothesis posits...
   Animal Type:

   • Bovine,
   • Human,
   • Mammalian (Non-domestic, other),
   • Poultry
   Disease Agent:

   • Influenza
   Disease Agent Type:

   • Virus,
   • Zoonosis
   Frequency:

   • One Time
   Production System:

   • Commercial, large-scale,
   • Smallholding,
   • Hobby/Pet,
   • Freeliving
   Region:

   • International
   Science

Gomez et al. (2025) reported the following highlights from their work:

• "We report a highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreak among four domestic cats from the same...
  Animal Type:

  • Bovine,
  • Cat
  Disease Agent:

  • Influenza
  Disease Agent Type:

  • Virus,
  • Zoonosis
  Frequency:

  • One Time
  Production System:

  • Hobby/Pet
  Region:

  • United States
  One Health

"In June 2025, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), in partnership with the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), released its final report on a multi-year project funded...