USDA Orders Testing of National Milk Supply for Bird Flu
The USDA has ordered testing of the national milk supply for bird flu to prevent transmission among livestock. The goal is to quickly identify affected dairy herds and control the spread of the virus. Concerns arise due to the potential risk to human health and the possibility of the virus evolving to spread among people.
Key Points
- USDA orders testing of national milk supply for bird flu
- Testing to begin on Dec. 16 in six states
- Concerns about virus spreading to humans
- Scientists worried about virus evolving to spread among people
Pros
- Quick identification of affected dairy herds
- Prevention of transmission among livestock
- Improved confidence in animal safety among farmers and farmworkers
Cons
- Potential risk to human health
- Concerns about virus evolving to spread among people