First Detection of Bird Flu in U.S. Dairy Cows

Health agencies investigate as CDC assesses low risk to humans, emphasizing safety measures and milk supply security.

Bird flu detected in dairy cows in Texas and Kansas marks a first in the U.S., raising concerns over animal and human health.
The CDC maintains the risk to human health is low, with no changes to the virus increasing its transmissibility to humans.
Experts recommend regular cleaning of bird feeders and baths to prevent the spread of bird flu from wild birds to domestic animals.
Milk from affected cows is being diverted or destroyed, ensuring no contaminated milk enters the food supply.
Pasteurization, required for commercial milk, effectively deactivates viruses and bacteria, including bird flu.