Bird flu detected in dairy cattle across 9 states, spreading
WIRED — May 3, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC
Summary: The USDA detected bird flu in dairy cattle in nine states, with 36 confirmed outbreaks. The virus has spread between cows and herds, with potential underreporting. FDA found viral fragments in 1 in 5 retail milk samples. Human infections are rare but fatal, with one confirmed case in Texas. Undocumented dairy workers pose a challenge for tracking infections. Lack of incentives for reporting infections increases the risk of spread.
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