Bird flu virus detected in Arizona milk
- Health officials confirmed that bird flu was detected in milk from a cattle herd at a dairy facility in Maricopa County, Arizona, marking the state's first identified case of H5N1 avian influenza in milk.
- No infected cattle have shown signs of illness, but the dairy facility is under quarantine as a precaution, according to the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
- Health officials stated that pasteurized milk and dairy products are safe to consume, emphasizing that there is a low risk to the general public.
- The specific strain of avian influenza detected poses no increased risk to humans and is being monitored for further spread at the quarantined dairy.
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Bird Flu Detected in Arizona Dairy Herd for First Time, Officials Say
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Bird flu has been detected for the first time in milk produced by an Arizona dairy herd, state officials announced Friday. While the risk to the general public remains low, individuals who have close contact with infected cattle may face an increased risk, according to the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA). The Maricopa County facility, which officials have not identified… Source
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