"Commissioner Miller Identifies Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza as Mystery Dairy Cow Disease"

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller confirms that the mystery dairy cow disease in the Texas Panhandle has been identified as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as Bird Flu. Three dairies in Texas and one in Kansas have tested positive for HPAI. The Texas Department of Agriculture is closely monitoring the outbreak, assuring consumers that dairy products remain unaffected due to rigorous safety measures and pasteurization protocols. Commissioner Miller emphasizes the importance of biosecurity measures for dairy facilities to mitigate further spread and economic impacts.