Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected in Texas and Kansas Dairy Cows

Highly pathogenic bird flu, H5N1 strain, has been found in dairy cows in Texas and Kansas, likely spread by wild migratory birds. The risk to the public is low, and the milk supply is safe, as the virus doesn't appear to contain mutations making it more transmissible to humans. Affected milk is being diverted and destroyed, and pasteurization process inactivates viruses. The virus is primarily affecting older cows, with limited impact on milk production and herds. Officials are monitoring the situation closely, and there is no threat to the public or supply shortages.