Bird Flu in Dairy Cattle Reported in Iowa, Minnesota as Outbreak Spreads
June 13, 2024 | 1 min to read
An outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows has spread to herds in 11 states, following the confirmation of cases in Iowa and Minnesota. The virus is now present in over 80 herds nationwide, prompting public health officials to enhance biosecurity measures on farms. Additionally, three farmworkers have tested positive for the virus, with one experiencing respiratory symptoms, highlighting the outbreak's potential human impact.
Cases have now been detected in herds across 11 states as public health officials scramble to scale biosecurity measures on farms.
An outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows has now reached 11 states after Iowa and Minnesota each confirmed their first positive case.
The detections add to a widening spread of the virus in the U.S., with bird flu confirmed in over 80 herds across the country. Three farmworkers have tested positive for the virus, including one who reported respiratory symptoms.
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