Bird Flu Outbreak in U.S. Dairy Herds

Bird flu has infected a dairy herd in Ohio for the first time and has been detected in additional herds in Kansas and New Mexico, raising concerns about possible risks to humans. The outbreak has spread to multiple states with cases possibly introduced by wild birds.

Avian Flu Outbreak in Texas Cattle and Poultry

Migratory waterfowl are blamed for avian flu outbreaks in Texas cows and poultry, leading to culling of millions of birds. The virus has also affected dairy herds in multiple states, possibly transmitted by wild birds. The risk to humans is low.