"This is a tough time for our dairy farmers given the economic challenges they're facing in a dynamic market, so I want to assure them that we are approaching this incident with the utmost urgency," said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross.
"To limit the virus from spreading, the affected dairies will be placed under quarantine, requiring enhanced bio-security measures, including wearing personal protective equipment and disinfecting equipment," said California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones.
"Pasteurization is 100% effective," Jones stated, assuring that healthy cows on affected dairies would continue shipping milk for pasteurization to maintain the safety of the milk supply.
"California's milk supply and dairy products are safe," Jones assured, emphasizing the state's protocols for testing nearby dairies and poultry ranches to combat the avian flu.
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