Five states have confirmed detections of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle. Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Idaho, and Michigan -- the closest state to Wisconsin. Some states, such as Nebraska, are enacting stricter import rules to control the spread. Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle says as of right now, Wisconsin officials don’t plan on making any changes. She says the food supply chain remains safe. The pasteurization of milk and cooking meat kills HPAI. One worker on an infected Texas farm did contract the virus, but Konkle says the risk to humans remains low. Farm employees can protect themselves from this virus and others with basic biosecurity measures. HPAI detected on farms across the five states was found to have been spread via wild birds. It's not just dairy cows that can contract the virus. Pets and wild animals have also gotten HPAI. Konkle underscores that this fact is why all livestock operations should bring biosecurity to the forefront. No deaths have been noted in infected dairy cows. Treatment is akin to the human flu -- rest and relaxation.

Five states have confirmed detections of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle. Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Idaho, and Michigan -- the closest state to Wisconsin. Some states, such as Nebraska, are enacting stricter import rules to control the spread. Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle says as of right now, Wisconsin officials don’t plan on making any changes. She says the food supply chain remains safe. The pasteurization of milk and cooking meat kills HPAI. One worker on an infected Texas farm did contract the virus, but Konkle says the risk to humans remains low. Farm employees can protect themselves from this virus and others with basic biosecurity measures. HPAI detected on farms across the five states was found to have been spread via wild birds. It's not just dairy cows that can contract the virus. Pets and wild animals have also gotten HPAI. Konkle underscores that this fact is why all livestock operations should bring biosecurity to the forefront. No deaths have been noted in infected dairy cows. Treatment is akin to the human flu -- rest and relaxation.

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