Texas veterinarian discovers bird flu (Type A H5N1) infecting cows in 36 confirmed US herds.

A Texas veterinarian discovered the first proof that bird flu (Type A H5N1) can infect cows, marking 36 confirmed US herds with infections. Dr. Sarah Petersen collected samples from sick cows and cats on various farms in Texas and sent them to Dr. Drew Magstadt at Iowa State University's veterinary diagnostic laboratory. The tests confirmed the presence of the bird flu virus in the samples, indicating the virus's ability to infect cows.