Battling Bird Flu’s Unlikely New Target: America’s Dairy Herds
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Battling Bird Flu’s Unlikely New Target: America’s Dairy Herds

The University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine has emerged as a key player in this unfolding story, securing significant federal funding through a cooperative agreement with the USDA. The multimillion-dollar grant supports collaborative projects aimed at tracking transmission patterns and developing mitigation strategies for highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy herds—research that could prove vital for protecting both animal health and the nation’s food supply.

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Federal order requires testing for, reporting of HPAI in livestock 
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Federal order requires testing for, reporting of HPAI in livestock 

On April 24, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a federal order to help prevent spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. It takes effect April 29 and requires mandatory testing for interstate movement of dairy cattle. 

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New Restrictions on Cattle Imports Amid Rising Influenza Concerns—What You Need to Know!
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New Restrictions on Cattle Imports Amid Rising Influenza Concerns—What You Need to Know!

With the recent outbreaks of avian influenza A H5N1 affecting dairy cows, 17 U.S. states have imposed restrictions on cattle imports to safeguard domestic herds. Explore the impact of these restrictions, the ongoing surveillance efforts, and the latest recommendations from health authorities on how to manage and prevent the spread of this evolving influenza threat.

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