Scientists Urge Better Surveillance as Bird Flu Spreads to US Cattle
Experts emphasize the need for comprehensive data to prevent potential human transmission of H5N1 virus.
- H5N1 bird flu has been detected in dairy cows across nine US states.
- Concerns rise over insufficient data collection and reporting on the outbreak.
- CDC and USDA assure that pasteurized milk and well-cooked meat remain safe for consumption.
- One human case linked to infected cattle reported, highlighting low but present risk to humans.
- New federal measures mandate testing of dairy cows before interstate movement to control virus spread.