Key Takeaways
The USDA is mandating HPAI H5N1 testing in milk cows due to positive tests found in pasteurized milk samples.
Further investigation is ongoing to confirm if live, infectious virus is present.
While most infected cows recover, some show signs of long-term milk production issues.
Authorities believe pasteurization remains effective against HPAI H5N1, but ongoing research is crucial.
Bird Flu News on the Rise
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a mandatory testing program for HPAI H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza strain, in milk-producing cows.
This follows the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) announcement of positive HPAI H5N1 tests in samples of pasteurized milk found on store shelves.