The USDA will test U.S. milk for H5N1 bird flu starting November 1 due to rising cases.

The USDA will start testing the U.S. milk supply for H5N1 bird flu on November 1, following a rise in cases among dairy herds, especially in California. This nationwide initiative aims to identify the virus early and enhance biosecurity amid concerns for human health and the dairy industry. Since March, nearly 400 herds in 14 states have been affected, with heightened caution following the virus's detection in a pig in Oregon.

November 04, 2024
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