Mice experienced high levels of bird flu after being given raw milk: Study

Oregon officials warn against drinking raw milk as bird flu outbreak spreads in dairy cows

The Oregon Health Advisory is warning against drinking raw or unpasteurized milk, as a precaution. That warning comes amid several reported cases of H5N1 bird flu in dairy cattle herds across nine states — including Idaho. There are no reported cases of bird flu in Oregon dairy cows.The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed over 50 dairy herds across several states have tested positive for bird flu, and the virus could be more widespread …

Raw Cow's Milk Infected With Bird Flu Sickens Mice: Report

Mice fed raw cow's milk infected with bird flu experienced high levels of the virus in their lungs, according to a study published Friday that suggests risk to humans who consume the drink. Over the past few years, a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus called HPAI H5N1 has spread to infect more than 50 animal species, including, from March, dairy cattle in the United States. To date, 52 herds across the country have been affected, with two h…

High H5N1 influenza levels found in mice given raw milk from infected dairy cows

Mice administered raw milk samples from dairy cows infected with H5N1 influenza experienced high virus levels in their respiratory organs and lower virus levels in other vital organs, according to new findings. The results suggest that consumption of raw milk by animals poses a risk for H5N1 infection and raises questions about its potential risk in humans.

In experiments, mice get ill from raw milk carrying bird flu virus

Confirming the dangers of drinking raw cow's milk when the H5N1 avian flu virus is circulating in U.S. dairy herds, researchers found that mice fed the milk quickly got ill.

Mice experienced high levels of bird flu after being given raw milk: Study

Mice experienced high levels of bird flu after being given raw milk, according to a study published Friday amid warnings from public health officials to refrain from drinking the unpasteurized dairy product. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory gave droplets of raw milk from cows that were…

Raw milk containing bird flu virus infects mice in study

The mice showed signs of illness, including lethargy, on the first day.. Read more at straitstimes.com.