Insights and Stories on Dairy Cattle

Sep. 5, 2024 at 3:34 pm CDT

Cows at three dairy farms in California tested positive for H5N1 bird flu at the end of August, marking an expansion of the virus into the largest dairy producing region of the United States, according to an announcement from the state’s agriculture department. More than 190 herds have been infected […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 25, 2024 at 11:07 am CDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has begun testing more dairy products for evidence of the bird flu virus as outbreaks spread among dairy herds across the country.

By Leah Douglas and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters

Jun. 17, 2024 at 3:19 pm CDT

On June 17, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated their guidance for private veterinarians on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The update noted the expanded eligibility for testing, and that the CFIA would cover lab test fees at any Canadian Animal Health Surveillance Network (CAHSN) lab that is approved to test samples in domestic animals. The agency will not, however, pay veterinarian fees for sample collection or shipment to the lab.

By Jeff Melchior

Jun. 13, 2024 at 4:29 pm CDT

The number of dairy farms in the United States that have reported bird flu among their livestock increased to 94 in a dozen states, according to reports. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control said the risk to humans remains low. The CDC noted it’s monitoring more than 500 people with […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jun. 6, 2024 at 9:28 am CDT

Dairy cows infected with avian flu in five U.S. states have died or been slaughtered by farmers because they did not recover, state officials and academics told Reuters.

By Leah Douglas and Tom Polansek, Reuters