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USDA Expands Milk Testing Nationwide Due to Bird Flu Concerns

The USDA has mandated testing of the U.S. milk supply due to rising bird flu cases, initially detected in a Texas cow and now affecting over 710 dairy herds across 15 states. The testing aims to identify and control the virus's spread, starting in six states including California, where the highest number of infections have been reported. The order allows for testing at dairy farms and during milk processing, with private labs required to report positive cases. While pasteurized milk is deemed safe, raw milk products from a Fresno-based company are under recall due to possible contamination.

via NPR|

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health1 year ago

USDA Mandates Bird Flu Testing in Milk Supply Amid Raw Milk Controversy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will implement mandatory testing of the nation's milk supply for the bird flu virus to ensure public health safety. This decision comes amid concerns about the potential spread of avian influenza to humans through dairy products. The USDA aims to prevent any health risks by closely monitoring and controlling the presence of the virus in the milk supply.

via The New York Times|

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Bird Flu Spreading to Dairy Cows Across the U.S.: Implications for Milk Supply

The bird flu has spread to dairy cattle in the U.S. for the first time, impacting cows in several states and leading to decreased milk production. Government agencies confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows from Kansas and Texas, with additional presumptive positive test results in other states. While the milk loss is currently limited and not expected to significantly impact supply or prices, affected animals are being isolated and their milk diverted or destroyed to prevent it from entering the human food supply. Health officials have stated that the risk of bird flu transmission to humans remains low, and testing is ongoing to better understand the situation.

via CBS News|

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"Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Strikes Texas and Kansas Dairy Cattle"

Bird flu, or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), has been detected in milk and nasal swab samples from sick cattle on dairy farms in Texas and Kansas. The source of infection is believed to be wild migratory birds, and affected milk is being diverted or destroyed. Officials assure that there is minimal risk to human food safety or milk supply, as pasteurization kills the virus. Raw milk sales in Texas and Kansas are subject to testing and labeling requirements. Unlike outbreaks among poultry, bird flu infections among mammals are not expected to require massive culling efforts, and affected cattle are expected to fully recover.

via The Washington Post|

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