Avian Flu Prevention Measures for Dairy Cows

SOURCE npr.org
New measures to prevent avian flu among dairy cows include testing dairy herds before they cross state lines, but farmers who report infections voluntarily risk losing money.

Key Points

  • Testing dairy herds before interstate travel
  • Financial risk for farmers reporting infections

Pros

  • Prevent the spread of avian flu among dairy cows
  • Testing dairy herds before they cross state lines can help in early detection

Cons

  • Farmers who report infections voluntarily may face financial losses