Bird Flu Testing in California Dairy Cattle
The USDA is testing dairy cattle in California for possible bird flu infections, with investigations ongoing at three dairies in the Central Valley. If confirmed, this would mark the first detection of H5N1 in California's dairy cows.
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Highlights
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is testing for possible cases of bird flu in dairy cattle in California.
- California is investigating potential cases at three dairies in the Central Valley region.
- If confirmed, these cases would make California the 14th state to detect the H5N1 virus in dairy cows.
- More than 190 herds have been infected nationally, along with 13 dairy and poultry farm workers.
- Federal officials state that pasteurization inactivates the virus in milk, posing no safety concern for consumers.
Perspectives
- Some dairy workers express concerns about inadequate protective measures against bird flu, stating they have only received gloves and fear for their health due to potential exposure to infected animals. [88][92][93]
- State officials assure that pasteurization effectively inactivates the bird flu virus in milk, and there is no immediate concern for consumer safety, even if the virus is confirmed in dairy cattle. [88][90][94]