Avian flu detected in Utah dairy herd

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in a dairy herd in Utah's Cache County. Officials were notified on June 1st. Mandatory weekly surveillance is now in effect for Cache County dairies, with positive cases facing quarantine. HPAI primarily affects birds but can infect mammals. Human infections are rare, but avoiding sick animals and contaminated materials is advised.


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