The egg industry serves as an example of how to slow a disease outbreak through biosecurity efforts, but implementing similar measures in the dairy industry presents challenges due to animal and industry differences.
Bird flu is typically fatal to chickens and turkeys, leading to immediate mass killings, but not to cows. Infected cows may have lingering symptoms affecting milk production and be vulnerable to other ailments.
Bird flu is mainly spread by wild birds and can infect a range of mammals. Infected animals can come in contact with the virus through consumption or environmental exposure.
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