Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cattle, Prompts FDA Warning

H5N1 Outbreak Raises Concerns for U.S. Food Supply

63 Dairy Cow Herds Affected in Nine States

The H5N1 bird flu virus has spread to dairy cattle in the United States, prompting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a warning. The virus has been detected in 63 dairy cow herds in nine states, including Colorado, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

This is the first time that the H5N1 virus has been detected in dairy cattle in the United States. The virus is highly contagious and can spread quickly through direct contact with infected animals or through contaminated equipment.

The FDA is advising poultry and dairy producers to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. These precautions include:

Practicing good biosecurity measures, such as keeping poultry and dairy animals separate from each other and from wild birds.

Vaccinating poultry and dairy animals against the virus.

Reporting any suspected cases of the virus to state and federal animal health authorities.

The H5N1 virus is a serious threat to the U.S. food supply. If the virus is not controlled, it could lead to widespread outbreaks in poultry and dairy animals, which could result in significant economic losses.