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Nebraska researchers working on vaccine against bird flu

The researchers said the vaccine has shown promising effects in both mice and cattle.

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THAT WILL BE IN OCTOBER OF 2026. UNL RESEARCHERS ARE WORKING ON A VACCINE AGAINST BIRD FLU. THEY SAY THE VACCINE HAS SHOWN PROMISING EFFECTS IN BOTH MICE AND CATTLE. THEY’RE WORKING TO FIND MORE PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDING TO CONTINUE RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A MULTI-SPECIES OPTION. THERE ARE SOME LIMITED VACCINES

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers working on vaccine against bird flu

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Updated: 6:18 PM CDT Apr 27, 2026

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are working on a vaccine against bird flu.The researchers said the vaccine has shown promising effects in both mice and cattle.They’re currently working to find more partnerships and funding to continue research and try to develop a multi-species option.There are some limited vaccines available for poultry, but this could be the first to protect cattle against the disease.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are working on a vaccine against bird flu.

The researchers said the vaccine has shown promising effects in both mice and cattle.

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They’re currently working to find more partnerships and funding to continue research and try to develop a multi-species option.

There are some limited vaccines available for poultry, but this could be the first to protect cattle against the disease.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

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