# New H7N9 Bird Flu Strain in China Has Pandemic Potential - Study - University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

> A University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine study reports a new H7N9 avian influenza strain in China with pandemic potential. No further details are available in the text provided.

- Date: 2017-10-19 · published 2017-10-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/68353-new-h7n9-bird-flu-strain-in-china-has-pandemic-potential-study-university-of
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md)

## Why it matters

A pandemic-capable strain could trigger poultry trade restrictions and reduce demand for poultry and feed. The study is a research finding, so its price impact is uncertain.

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| SBM | 2025-01-29 | [Chickens and cows and cougars, oh HPA-I!  \| Veterinary Medicine Extension \|  Washington State University](https://feedsoft.ai/events/16031-chickens-and-cows-and-cougars-oh-hpa-i-veterinary-medicine-extension-washington.md) | +3.1% | -2.7% |
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| SBM | 2025-02-26 | [As bird flu spreads to cows and infected people, here’s what to know about the latest avian flu strains \| College of Veterinary Medicine](https://feedsoft.ai/events/16025-as-bird-flu-spreads-to-cows-and-infected-people-here-s-what-to-know-about-the.md) | -2.1% | +0.9% |

## Sources

- vetmed.wisc.edu: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/new-h7n9-bird-flu-strain-china-pandemic-potential-study/

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