The U.S. Department of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to ensure public safety by testing the milk supply for H5N1 amid rising cases of avian influenza.
Health officials will now begin testing milk from large storage tanks at dairy processing facilities. This testing, previously voluntary, is crucial for controlling the spread of H5N1.
According to Dr. Meghan Davis, the risk of spreading the virus is exacerbated by its high concentration in milk from infected cows, making it a primary transmission route.
Matthew Moore noted that the government's testing strategy is aimed at understanding the farms affected by H5N1 and safeguarding farm workers from potential exposure.
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