Tag: Dairy Cattle

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced voluntary pilot programs in four states to test bulk milk tanks on dairy farms for bird flu. This aims to facilitate interstate herd shipping and improve virus tracking. The FDA is also expanding H5N1 testing in dairy products. Public risk remains low, but worker risk is elevated.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will require testing of dairy cattle for avian influenza before interstate transportation, aiming to curb the spread of the virus. Evidence shows transmission between cows and poultry, with infected cows often showing no symptoms. The virus has been detected in multiple states, prompting increased monitoring and testing measures.