U.S. Implements Nationwide Raw Milk Testing Following Bird Flu Concerns

U.S. Implements Nationwide Raw Milk Testing Following Bird Flu Concerns
17 days ago

In a proactive measure to safeguard public health, U.S. authorities have mandated comprehensive testing of raw milk across the nation to detect potential contamination by the avian influenza virus. This decision underscores the government's commitment to monitoring food safety, particularly in light of the heightened risks associated with the ongoing bird flu epidemic affecting poultry farms.

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U.S. Enhances Milk Testing Protocols to Safeguard Against Bird Flu Outbreaks

U.S. Enhances Milk Testing Protocols to Safeguard Against Bird Flu Outbreaks
2 months ago

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to implement significant changes in its approach to testing for avian influenza in the dairy industry. In a recent announcement, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack revealed that the USDA will expand its milk testing initiatives to include detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus. This proactive measure comes in response to the rising concerns about the spread of bird flu and its potential impact on both public health and the agricultural sector.

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