Bird Flu Outbreak Expands to Cattle in the U.S., Human Cases Remain Rare

Health experts emphasize low risk to humans as bird flu spreads among cattle and other animals, with stringent food safety measures in place.

Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, has been detected in cattle across several U.S. states, marking a significant spread of the virus beyond birds.
Human cases of H5N1 remain extremely rare in the U.S., with health officials stressing the low risk of transmission from animals to humans.
Food safety authorities confirm that eggs and milk remain safe to consume, with pasteurization and cooking effectively neutralizing the virus.
Concerns rise over the potential for the virus to mutate and spread more easily among mammals, though no such mutations have been observed yet.
Health agencies continue to monitor the situation closely, advising the public to follow food safety guidelines and avoid contact with sick animals.