Overview

• H5N1 bird flu has spread to 101 dairy herds across 12 states, including Michigan and Texas.
• Three U.S. dairy workers have contracted the virus, highlighting risks of human transmission.
• Experts worry that the virus could mutate and spread more easily among humans.
• Current regulations on livestock transport and testing are deemed insufficient by public health advocates.
• The CDC and FDA assure that pasteurized milk is safe, but caution against consuming raw milk.