Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Cattle in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wyoming
Source: The DairyNews
Dairy cattle in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wyoming have tested positive for bird flu, marking the first occurrences of the virus in these states. The Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) confirmed the presence of the virus in dairy cattle on June 7, following reports from Minnesota on June 6 and Iowa on June 5.
In recent days, the number of states with dairy herds testing positive for bird flu has increased from nine to twelve. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 80 dairy herds across the United States have been confirmed to carry the virus due to intensified testing efforts.
Since late March, bird flu has been detected in dairy herds in Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas. Additionally, three dairy workers—one in Texas and two in Michigan—have tested positive for the H5N1 virus but have since recovered.
Since late March, bird flu has been detected in dairy herds in Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas. Additionally, three dairy workers—one in Texas and two in Michigan—have tested positive for the H5N1 virus but have since recovered.
