The H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected in dairy cattle across the United States, with outbreaks reported in 12 states affecting 132 dairy herds. The USDA has been updating its list of infected herds, with recent additions from Colorado and Iowa. The FDA has expanded testing of dairy products, including fluid milk and raw milk cheese, to ensure the safety of the commercial milk supply. Despite the spread, no dairy cows have died from the virus, as they can recover, unlike poultry. The CDC reassures that transmission to humans is very rare. At least 21 cats have also been infected. In response, Iowa has mandated testing of lactating cows before fairs, and federal assistance is available for affected farms. A serology study in Michigan is also underway to monitor potential human infections. The USDA aims to eliminate the virus from cattle. The FDA's second sampling survey is addressing remaining gaps from initial testing.
βFarmers who voluntarily enter the program will be able to move their herds across state lines without additional testing after bulk milk tanks or similar representative samples test negative for H5N1 for three consecutive weeks.β https://t.co/6TeBWcsxWq
In the face of the challenges of avian flu, I am working with the entire Iowa delegation to call on @USDA to assist state leaders and provide our farmers with the necessary resources for protecting their operations from the ongoing spread. https://t.co/psFn4Dsd7A
π¨On July 1st, dairy farms can apply for financial assistance through their local FSA office if theyβve had a positive case for H5N1. Iβm glad that USDA responded to my request urging support for our dairies. Producers can find support here: https://t.co/fMs0vMIhnd
.@USDA has posted 4 new #H5N1 #birdflu infected dairy herds to its list, 2 each in Colorado & Iowa, bringing the cumulative national total to 132 in 12 states. To the best of my knowledge, the USDA total is up to date with state totals at this moment. https://t.co/2BioBG0wUw https://t.co/pyvveOzYty
#USDA has posted 4 new dairy herds to its list, 2 each in Colorado and Iowa, bringing the cumulative national total to 132 in 12 states. To the best of my knowledge, the USDA total is up to date with state totals at this precise moment. https://t.co/2BioBG0wUw https://t.co/upLLO6CCtR
"We're fully prepared, if it [H5N1] goes human-to-human." @P_McCulloughMD discusses Bird Flu on @RealAmVoice with @RealMirandaKhan #MFEducation https://t.co/y2G9wmHS48
Experts are concerned that the U.S. doesn't know how far and wide the #H5N1 bird flu virus has spread among dairy cattle. https://t.co/o4U0vwHSzR
USDA confirms more H5N1 detections in dairy herds and cats The latest H5N1 confirmations in cats involved animals from Texas and Minnesota. https://t.co/Xionf0k3Yb Photo: Chesapeake Bay Program/Flickr cc https://t.co/7ADibxKtt4
Spread of bird flu in the US sparks expanded mass testing of dairy products https://t.co/FWq1GA1Il2 https://t.co/i7Z85a7cCL
Colorado reports 2 more #H5N1 #birdflu infected dairy herds, overtaking Texas as the state with the 3rd most detections. USDA currently says there've been 129 herds nationally; with these 2 plus 1 from Iowa not yet on UDSA's list, it's 132. https://t.co/Ss75AZ2d2v https://t.co/Fnyt6UVTqF
The USDA has said its goal is to eliminate #H5N1 bird flu from cattle. But the country's slow response has left scientists scratching their heads. A STAT special report: https://t.co/Bw3PHyyavR
Scientists expand H5N1 testing in dairy products, launch human serology study https://t.co/d58f8RRUbc
βOnly a handful of U.S. farms β 18 in all β are accepting federal funds to quash the outbreak of the H5N1 avian flu virus among dairy herds that began three months agoβ https://t.co/0fNPCDij2o
π¨ US falls behind in tackling avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle. 3 months on, experts & officials slam lack of action to contain spread among cows, despite warnings - a detailed coverage on the good, bad and ugly of the #avianflu #H5N1 outbreak https://t.co/tQslgDMbbn
U.S. health agencies launch new studies of H5N1 bird flu in dairy workers and dairy products https://t.co/Nkxx41352M
Update from @USDA this week on their lab study of infecting cows with H5N1: - evaluated aersol and intrammamary route - "can be replicated" via intramammary route - additional data "in the not too distant future" https://t.co/gTxi1uVwH4 https://t.co/PKWuPZYier https://t.co/KTuhHBWzQc
We know raw milk is even more of a risk during this year's bird flu outbreak, but what about raw milk cheese? @US_FDA says it now plans to test retail samples of this product for H5N1 as well, as this year's outbreak in dairy cows continues to grow https://t.co/CgiMHdW21r https://t.co/FDOzQS2Mc7 https://t.co/Bses8EyTsi
It's been 3 months since @USDA confirmed #H5N1 #birdflu was spreading in dairy herds. Scientists watching the situation are startled by the lack of urgency in the response. βItβs not [being] managed as a zoonotic disease that is a potential dynamic threat."β¦
.@USDA has updated its list of dairy cow herds which have tested positive for #H5N1 #birdflu. Colorado + 2, Iowa +1, for a cumulative national total of 129. One more confirmation from Iowa is pending. https://t.co/2BioBG0wUw https://t.co/vwBeEKIPkl
US CDC provides H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary: 50 US Jurisdictions with Bird Flu in 9,499 Wild Birds Detected; 48 States with Poultry Outbreaks; 12 States with Outbreaks in Cows affecting 126 Dairy Herds as of 6/25 (More at https://t.co/6UsSkNVCQX)
Three months into the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows, experts see deep-rooted problems in the government's response. https://t.co/mnvlzujJ1Y
The FDA has begun testing more dairy products for evidence of the #birdflu virus as outbreaks spread among dairy herds across the country. More than 120 dairy herds in 12 states have tested positive for bird flu since March. https://t.co/byZasOCTLy
Hoping other states with #H5N1 #birdflu infections in dairy cows can follow Michigan's lead here. Figuring out if there are more human infections occurring and what activities pose the most risk if there are would be a very good thing. https://t.co/LLxY9SKGDE
Iowa is requiring farmers bringing lactating dairy cows to fairs & exhibitions in the state to test the animals for #H5N1 #birdflu within the 7 days before arrival. And Ag Secretary Mike Naig reiterated an earlier request for more aid for affected farms. https://t.co/Wb92RxWTT1
Scientists expand H5N1 testing in dairy products, launch human serology study The FDA will sample more retail products across different regions, and a Michigan-led study serology study is underway in workers from affected farms. https://t.co/Y0W9qisQCF https://t.co/8OwpHyNSCE
Follow the #H5N1 bird flu outbreak in the United States using @ThinkGlobalHlth's new timeline, with @svscarpino and @globaldothealth. https://t.co/3gcLWjwnbm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has begun testing more dairy products for evidence of the bird flu virus as outbreaks spread among dairy herds across the country. https://t.co/IyNbEvk5tM https://t.co/IyNbEvk5tM
US food safety regulators expand bird flu testing in milk products https://t.co/qDd19enIj7 https://t.co/gTzgyfPnyJ
The US Food and Drug Administration has begun testing more dairy products for evidence of the bird flu virus as outbreaks spread among dairy herds across the country. https://t.co/zbZq9lncLm
Out this morning in @CDCgov's journal, Emerging Infectious Diseases Persistence of Influenza #H5N1 and #H1N1 Viruses in Unpasteurized Milk on Milking Unit Surfaces https://t.co/tdmYRkRfMf https://t.co/izzZ8siUIB
β οΈ FDA- SECOND SAMPLING SURVEY IS TESTING ABOUT 155 DAIRY PRODUCTS FOR H5N1 COLLECTED AT RETAIL LOCATIONS **FDA- SECOND SAMPLING SURVEY IS TESTING PRODUCTS INCLUDING FLUID MILK, AGED RAW MILK CHEESE, PASTEURIZED MILK AND PASTEURIZED CHEESES, OTHERS
β οΈ FDA- EARLIER THIS WEEK, LAUNCHED A SECOND SAMPLING SURVEY OF DAIRY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT RETAIL LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE OF H5N1 **FDA- SECOND SAMPLING EFFORT IS INTENDED TO ADDRESS REMAINING GEOGRAPHIC & PRODUCT GAPS FROM INITIAL SAMPLING OF COMMERCIAL MILKβ¦
β οΈ FDA - MAKING AVAILABLE AGENDA OUTLINING RESEARCH EFFORTS TO HELP ENSURE SAFETY OF COMMERCIAL MILK SUPPLY DURING OUTBREAK OF H5N1 VIRUS IN DAIRY CATTLE **FDA- IS WORKING ON MULTIPLE EFFORTS TO UNDERSTAND EFFECTIVENESS OF PASTEURIZATION, OTHER INACTIVATION METHODS **FDA-β¦
.@USDA has fixed some missing data in its list of #H5N1 #birdflu affected dairy herds. Alpacas are back, as are some Texas herds that dropped off temporarily. 4 herds β 2 each from Colorado & Iowa β haven't yet made it to the USDA list. https://t.co/2BioBG0wUw https://t.co/d70kdKr0l7
Colorado is really climbing the #H5N1 #birdflu in cows chart fast! 2nd new herd today. Up to 20 now, maybe another pending. https://t.co/Ss75AZ2KS3 https://t.co/gVuc6RAiEa
Colorado reports another dairy herd with #H5N1 #birdflu, its 19th or maybe 20th. Number 017 is still missing from its list, but I suspect will be posted eventually. Am told @USDA is working on its new data collating system & tomorrow's post will include the 3 missing TX herds. https://t.co/4cIoRwQqxr
Quick Takes: More avian flu in US dairy cattle https://t.co/xOMzDwMY33
How worried you should be about H5N1, the bird flu virus spreading on dairy farms in the United States, depends on who you are, writes @JenniferNuzzo. https://t.co/cQGJypIK4D
USDA finds unusual twist: Bird flu moved from dairy cows to poultry in Michigan https://t.co/ON6iE1aX92 via @toledonews
.@USDA updated its list of dairy herds with #H5N1 #birdflu infections; it's now much closer to the counts that have been released by states. Still missing the 2 latest from Iowa & no explanation yet why Texas' total went from 20 a week ago to 17. Still, progress.β¦ https://t.co/R4a9iQfv0X
Bird flu outbreak spreads to mammals in 31 states. At least 21 cats infected. The article "reassures" us that although "transmission" of bird flu "may be possible" to humans, it's very rare and unlikely, according to the CDC. Pay no mind to the bird flu cover story. They want⦠https://t.co/wmlCjsyjaD
Bird Flu In Dairy Cattle Detected In Sioux County No dairy cows have died due to the virus because cattle can recover, while avian influenza is deadly in poultry, like chickens and turkeys... Source: KCAU-TV Sioux City https://t.co/9U1xxp1L3h
Iowa has found another #H5N1 #birdflu infected dairy herd, its 11th. Interesting that it updates its numbers on the weekend; @USDA does not. https://t.co/II89huOCAk
US milk production is starting to get hit by the bird flu virus, which first made the jump to cows earlier this year https://t.co/VhvVq8SskD