Bird Flu

Despite Health Warnings, Demand for Raw Milk Surges Amid Bird Flu Concerns

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Raw milk sales rise despite bird flu warnings.

Demand for raw milk is increasing despite health warnings and concerns about bird flu transmission. This article explores the rise in demand, contrasting health advice, and consumer perspectives.   Uncertainty Over Transmission As concerns mount over the recent outbreak of bird flu in U.S. dairy cows, questions linger about the potential transmission of the virus … Read more

Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With Cattle

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The U.S.D.A. announced last week that a bird flu virus had been confirmed in dairy herds in Texas and Kansas and then in an additional herd in Michigan.

This case presents an additional concerning aspect to a worldwide pandemic that has decimated bird and marine animal populations, and has recently been observed in herds of cattle.   Following contact with dairy cows thought to be contaminated, at least one person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, according to state officials’ announcement … Read more