The California Department of Food and Agriculture is currently looking into a potential outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on three dairy farms in the Central Valley.
Though the avian flu is not fatal to dairy cows, it can severely impact their milk production and overall health, leading to significant financial losses for dairy farmers.
Since its initial report in U.S. dairy cows, the HPAI virus has spread across 13 states, affecting 192 herds, raising concerns about its rapid transmission.
State officials emphasize that pasteurization effectively kills the avian flu virus, assuring consumers that dairy products from infected areas remain safe for consumption.
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