Articles tagged under: avian flu
Avian Flu Testing Leaves Some Farmers Uncertain
Published August 22, 2024
USDA continues to expand testing for the H5N1 bird flu virus in dairy cattle, while some dairy farmers wonder if the price of testing is even worth the effort. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says that there…Testing Underway to Prevent the Spread of Bovine Flu
Published April 10, 2024
USDA is working with state animal health officials to collect data about the spread of bovine influenza A virus in dairy cattle. Chief Veterinary Officer Rosemary Sifford stresses the importance of this information. "It is important to us at this…No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply
Published March 26, 2024
After the USDA confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a small number of dairy herds, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to assure the dairy industry and…