First Bird Flu Outbreak in U.S. Cattle Confirmed

Dairy farms in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico affected, but public health risk remains low due to pasteurization.

The first confirmed outbreak of bird flu in cattle has occurred in the United States, affecting dairy farms in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico.
No cows have died from the virus, but infected herds have experienced a significant drop in milk production.
Pasteurization has been emphasized as a critical measure to ensure the safety of the milk supply, with no risk to public health.
Scientists are investigating the source of the virus and its ability to jump to cows, with genome sequencing underway.
The USDA and other health agencies are closely monitoring the situation and have assured there will be no supply shortages.