That Touch of Mink Flu (H5N1 in Utah Edition)

#19,305 Mink are members of the Mustelidae family of carnivorous mammals, which also includes otters, badgers, weasel, martens, ferrets, and wolverines. Many of these species are susceptible to flu viruses – most notably ferrets – which are often used in influenza research. Over the past 20 years we've looked a a number of concerning spillovers, including: 2009's That Touch Of Mink Flu , where at…