North Carolina Reports First Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Dairy Herd
Source: The DairyNews
The National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd located in North Carolina.
In response to this development, North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Troxle, emphasized the need for collaborative efforts with federal partners and dairy farmers in the state. Troxle stated, "We have spent years developing methods to handle HPAI in poultry, but this is new, and we are working with our state and federal partners to develop protocols to handle this situation." He further reassured the public by highlighting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed no concerns regarding the safety or availability of pasteurized milk products nationwide.
North Carolina becomes the seventh state to officially confirm HPAI in a dairy herd. The other six states with NVSL-confirmed reports of HPAI in dairy herds include Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, and Texas.
Additionally, the National Milk Producers Federation has noted that eight states have implemented dairy cattle importation requirements or restrictions, namely California, Delaware, Idaho, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Utah. However, the Federation underscores that there are no concerns regarding the safety of the milk supply or risks to consumer health. Pasteurization, as mandated by the FDA, effectively eliminates bacteria and viruses, including influenza, ensuring the safety of milk products in interstate commerce.
For further information and dairy-specific resources on HPAI, interested parties can visit the Federation's website at www.nmpf.org.
North Carolina becomes the seventh state to officially confirm HPAI in a dairy herd. The other six states with NVSL-confirmed reports of HPAI in dairy herds include Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, and Texas.
Additionally, the National Milk Producers Federation has noted that eight states have implemented dairy cattle importation requirements or restrictions, namely California, Delaware, Idaho, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Utah. However, the Federation underscores that there are no concerns regarding the safety of the milk supply or risks to consumer health. Pasteurization, as mandated by the FDA, effectively eliminates bacteria and viruses, including influenza, ensuring the safety of milk products in interstate commerce.
For further information and dairy-specific resources on HPAI, interested parties can visit the Federation's website at www.nmpf.org.
