"Texas Dairy Herd Linked to Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed by USDA and CDC"

The USDA has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in New Mexico and additional herds in Texas, with a person in Texas also testing positive for the virus. Federal and state agencies are conducting testing and investigations, and working to minimize the impact and risk to farmers, farmworkers, consumers, and other animals. There is no concern for the safety of the commercial milk supply as products are pasteurized before entering the market, and the FDA is reminding consumers of the risks associated with raw milk consumption in light of the HPAI detections. Producers and veterinarians are urged to report cattle illnesses quickly and practice enhanced biosecurity measures.