Bird flu found in US milk for first time in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico
Written by Associated Press from the Guardian
US officials say the country’s milk supply is safe and risk to people is low due to pasteurization process of country’s dairy supply
Milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu, US officials said on Monday.
It’s believed to be the first time bird flu – also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza – has been found in US livestock. But the commercial milk supply is safe, and risk to people is low, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Written by Associated Press from the Guardian
US officials say the country’s milk supply is safe and risk to people is low due to pasteurization process of country’s dairy supply
Milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu, US officials said on Monday.
It’s believed to be the first time bird flu – also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza – has been found in US livestock. But the commercial milk supply is safe, and risk to people is low, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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