USA: Avian flu outbreak hits dairy herd, raising concerns about beef cattle

Published 2024년 4월 5일

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The U.S. is experiencing an outbreak of avian influenza that has expanded its impact from poultry, where it led to the culling of approximately 80 million birds, to now affecting dairy cows. This has resulted in a temporary cessation of milk production and stricter regulations on the movement of animals between states. Despite the presence of the disease in dairy herds across several states, there have been no cow fatalities, and the risk to human health is considered low. The outbreak has introduced volatility into the livestock markets, yet there are currently no restrictions on U.S. beef or dairy products, and consumer demand remains stable. Both the USDA and FDA have reassured the public that commercial milk, which is pasteurized and sourced from healthy animals, is safe for consumption.

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New York, 04/05/2024 - An outbreak of avian influenza that led to the slaughter of about 80 million birds in the United States over the past two years is now affecting dairy cows, temporarily halting milk production and causing some states to increase restrictions on the movement of animals across interstate borders. There are fears that the disease will spread to beef cattle and end up hurting demand for beef. Farmers are stepping up preventative measures, adopting tactics from the chicken industry to scare away wild birds known to carry the disease. Dairy farmer Lucas Sjostrom, who raises 200 cows near Brooten, Minn., said he plans to take steps to prevent milk spillage while the product is transported for pasteurization. He is also considering installing laser systems to scare away wild birds, but is not yet sure the investment makes sense. "We just don't know how to combat something this new," said Sjostrom, who is also executive director of the Minnesota Milk Producers ...

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