US Expands Milk Testing to Combat Bird Flu Concerns
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin expanded testing of raw milk from dairy silos nationwide to track the spread of the H5N1 bird flu, which has been affecting dairy cattle since March. This new federal order mandates the sharing of raw milk samples and requires herd owners to provide information for contact tracing if their cattle test positive. The testing aims to enhance biosecurity and control the virus's spread. The first round of testing will start on December 16 in six states, including California and Michigan, where infected herds have been reported.
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