USDA Implements Nationwide Bird Flu Testing in Milk Supply
TL;DR
The USDA has mandated federal testing of the U.S. milk supply for bird flu, following concerns about the H5N1 virus potentially mutating to affect humans more efficiently. This new order requires dairy farms and related entities to provide milk samples for testing, with positive results reported to the USDA. Initial testing will begin in December across six states, as part of efforts to monitor and control the spread of the virus. Recent human cases have been reported in several states, raising public health concerns.
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