Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds
The federal government is investing millions to contain and prevent the spread of avian influenza in dairy herds to avoid mutation and human transmission. Challenges include difficulty accessing farms for data collection and the need for increased testing and tracing efforts among workers and animals.
Key Points
- Federal government investing millions to prevent avian influenza transmission in dairy herds
- Struggles in gaining access to farms for data collection
- Need for increased testing and tracing efforts among workers and animals
Pros
- Investment in containing and preventing the spread of avian influenza in dairy herds
- Compensation for impacted farmers and support for tracking and tracing efforts
Cons
- Challenges in accessing farms for data collection
- Criticism for not testing enough cattle or workers exposed to infected herds