Addressing the bird flu outbreak requires a one health perspective integrating the entire dairy community
Since its emergence in US dairy cattle, highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu, H5N1) has defied control, spreading to other species and disrupting every stage of the dairy sector. A newly published invited review in the Journal of Dairy Sciencepresents the most comprehensive look yet at the virus’s impact and calls for a unified response.
Bird Flu in Milk?! Shocking Discovery Rocks U.S. Livestock Industry
In a stunning turn of events, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, has made an unprecedented leap from its typical avian hosts to U.S. dairy cattle, sparking concerns and urgent actions within the livestock industry. Recent tests on milk from dairy farms in Texas and Kansas have revealed the presence of this avian-origin virus, marking a significant departure from the disease's conventional pattern.