Bird Flu Found in U.S. Dairy Cows | Chicago News

A new bird flu strain, H5N1, has jumped from birds to dairy cows across multiple U.S. states — a first for this virus in cattle. Cases confirmed in New York, Michigan, and New Mexico show the virus spreading between herds, raising alarms in agriculture. While human cases have been mild and linked to direct cow contact, experts stress the public risk remains low. Scientists are racing to decode the virus’s mutations and transmission path, while authorities urge farmers to report sick animals immediately to stop the spread and safeguard both livestock and human health. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a3250143fc9f094