"Rising Alarm Over Bird Flu Threat to U.S. Farm Animals and Humans"
The H5N1 strain of bird flu has been affecting bird flocks and, more recently, dairy cows in the U.S., with a person in Texas testing positive after working with sick cattle. While the risk to the general public is currently low, there is concern for farmworkers who may be exposed to sick animals. The virus's ability to infect a wider range of species, including mammals, is alarming, and experts emphasize the need for monitoring and preparedness in case the virus poses a greater threat to human health in the future.
