Bird Flu Outbreak Claims Dairy Cows in 5 States

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak, which began in 2020, has spread to dairy cows in multiple U.S. states and marine mammals globally, raising concerns about potential human transmission. Dozens of cows have died or been slaughtered, and human cases have been reported, though they remain rare. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation due to the virus's potential to mutate and spread among humans.