NJ Agriculture, Health Departments Caution Raw Milk Consumption for Humans, Pets After Bird Flu Outbreaks

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) and the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) are reminding residents of the risks associated with consuming raw milk amidst the current H5N1 Avian Influenza (Bird flu) outbreak, especially considering virus detections in dairy cows in some states. There have been no reports of H5N1 bird flu among residents and no detections in dairy cows in New Jersey.

Goat Milk to Receive Certification That it Comes From Greek Goats

Greek goat milk and cheese will soon receive an official certification that the dairy products came from native Greek species of goats.