Bird Flu Outbreak Detected Among Dairy Cattle in the U.S.
In recent weeks, dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas have been found to carry the bird flu virus. This was determined after US officials - from the Texas Animal Health Commission - confirmed that the detected virus is the Type A H5N1 strain. This strain has a long history of causing outbreaks in birds and occasionally infecting humans.
The virus seems to be affecting older dairy cows in these states, as well as in New Mexico. The common symptoms among the infected livestock include decreased milk production and a lack of appetite.
This is a clear indication of illness, which led to the discovery of the bird flu outbreak. It is important to note that these symptoms are not typical in healthy dairy cows and are cause for concern.
The bird flu outbreak comes a week after a similar incid...