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The Impact of Bird Flu in Dairy Cows: Milk Safety and Better Consumer Guidance
Recent bird flu infections in Kansas and Texas dairy cows have prompted investigations by health officials, with no current risk to the commercial milk supply due to the virus's inability to spread to humans and the effectiveness of pasteurization. This marks the first time Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in dairy cattle. Consumers are advised to take precautions with raw milk and practice good hygiene around farm animals. Safety measures are emphasized to ensure public health.