Eight dairies in Cache County, Utah, report highly pathogenic avian influenza, prompting quarantines.

Eight commercial dairies in Cache County, Utah, have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), leading to quarantines and movement restrictions. While the disease primarily affects poultry and is fatal to them, dairy cattle typically recover within weeks. The Utah Department of Agriculture urges monitoring for symptoms and emphasizes that the food supply remains unaffected. Additionally, HPAI was also detected in a pig in Oregon, prompting further biosecurity measures.

October 30, 2024
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