Bird Flu Jumps to Cattle - 04/05/24
Minnesota livestock growers on high alert as bird flu has jumped to cattle in three other states
Bird flu has jumped to cattle for the first time in the United States and recently infected a dairy worker in Texas.
Agriculture officials in Minnesota are watching closely for infections in the state’s cattle herds and dairies, while public health officials continue to say the risk to humans remains low and pasteurized milk remains safe.
“I’d be surprised if it isn’t here already [in cattle],” said Dr. Joe Armstrong, a University of Minnesota Extension livestock educator.
The ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak began in 2022 has resulted in the mass culling of turkeys and chickens across the state whenever an infection is found. Although evidence suggests the fast-spreading disease is not lethal in cattle, Armstrong said Tuesday federal and state officials are working with farmers and veterinarians to keep animals safe.
There are no reports of HPAI in cattle in Minnesota. Last week, dairy cows and their milk in Texas and Kansas tested positive for the virus. By Friday, a dairy herd in Michigan that had received cows from Texas also had sick cattle.
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Bird flu has jumped to cattle for the first time in the United States and recently infected a dairy worker in Texas.
Agriculture officials in Minnesota are watching closely for infections in the state’s cattle herds and dairies, while public health officials continue to say the risk to humans remains low and pasteurized milk remains safe.
“I’d be surprised if it isn’t here already [in cattle],” said Dr. Joe Armstrong, a University of Minnesota Extension livestock educator.
The ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak began in 2022 has resulted in the mass culling of turkeys and chickens across the state whenever an infection is found. Although evidence suggests the fast-spreading disease is not lethal in cattle, Armstrong said Tuesday federal and state officials are working with farmers and veterinarians to keep animals safe.
There are no reports of HPAI in cattle in Minnesota. Last week, dairy cows and their milk in Texas and Kansas tested positive for the virus. By Friday, a dairy herd in Michigan that had received cows from Texas also had sick cattle.
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