A new strain of bird flu has been detected in US dairy cattle, marking the first time this strain has been found in dairy herds. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the detection came through a national milk testing program.
The finding is causing concern among veterinarians and animal health experts, who stress that containment is critical to prevent further spread of the disease.
This development comes as the world continues to grapple with the ongoing bird flu pandemic. The recent detection in dairy cattle highlights the need for enhanced surveillance and monitoring systems to detect such outbreaks early on.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/usda-detects-bird-flu-strain-dairy-cattle-not-previously-seen-cows-according-2025-02-05