Agriculture And Health News

"Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Texas and Kansas Dairy Herds"

The USDA, FDA, CDC, and state agencies are investigating cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico, believed to have been introduced by wild migratory birds. While the commercial milk supply remains safe due to federal animal health requirements and pasteurization, federal and state agencies are conducting additional testing and viral genome sequencing to better understand the situation. There is currently no concern about the safety of the milk supply or a risk to consumer health, and efforts are underway to monitor potential additional cases and minimize impact on farmers, consumers, and other animals.