Arizona Dairy Farm Closes Due to Bird Flu Genotype D1.1 Detection

A dairy farm in Maricopa County, Arizona has been placed under quarantine after testing confirmed the presence of bird flu genotype D1.1 in milk from a herd of asymptomatic cattle. The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) first reported the detection on [date], which was previously identified in Nevada dairy cattle.

Genotype D1.1 is one of the predominant strains found in wild birds and domestic poultry during the fall and winter months. Although AZDA officials claim it poses no significant risk to humans, more than a dozen cases have been reported among people exposed to infected poultry.

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/health/bird-flu-found-arizona-dairy-cattle-milk-first-detected-nevada