Bird Flu Outbreak Expands to US Dairy Herds, Spurring New Concerns

The virus, previously confined to poultry, now affects dairy cows in 12 states, raising alarms about food safety and potential human transmission.

Over 80 million chickens and thousands of wild birds have been infected in the US.
94 dairy herds across 12 states have reported cases since March.
The outbreak has led to increased egg prices and food safety warnings.
Federal officials stress the importance of cooking ground beef and eggs thoroughly.
Research is underway to develop vaccines for both poultry and dairy cows.