"Bird Flu in Cows Raises Pandemic Concerns and Human Infection Risks"

A new study from Iowa State University reveals that avian flu (H5N1) has infected dairy cows in the US, raising concerns about the potential for the virus to jump to humans. The virus was found in cow respiratory tissues and mammary glands, suggesting the milking process could spread the virus. While human infections have been minor, the virus shows signs of adapting to mammals, highlighting the need for further research and the importance of consuming pasteurized milk.