California Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration of a bird flu emergency highlights the seriousness of the virus's spread among the state's dairy cattle, with H5N1 found in 645 dairies.
The outbreak of bird flu among dairy cattle, confirmed in 645 herds in California and 865 nationwide, points to significant instability in livestock health and potential public health concerns.
Experts criticize the U.S. response to the H5N1 outbreak, pointing to reliance on voluntary testing which may hinder effective containment of the virus's spread among animal populations.
While the risk to the public remains low, Gov. Newsom emphasized the need for aggressive measures to prevent the bird flu virus from further infecting livestock.
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