H5N1 bird flu spreading in US cattle herds, concerns rise

Business Insider April 25, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Summary: The highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus is spreading through US cattle herds for the first time, killing tens of millions of birds and sea lions. One human in Texas tested positive after exposure to dairy cattle. Experts believe pasteurized milk is still safe. Concerns arise about potential human transmission and lack of clear leadership in handling the outbreak. USDA orders testing for all lactating dairy cows for H5N1.

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