Bird flu has spread to dairy cattle across the U.S., causing cows to produce less milk.
Multiple U.S. agencies said on Friday that for the first time, the rampant bird flu has spread to dairy cattle. Impacted cows have been found across several states as officials reemphasize the importance of only consuming pasteurized dairy products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the spread of the the bird flu, saying they tested sick cattle from dairy farms in Kansas and Texas.
milk supply? While impacted cattle are experiencing a decline in how much milk they produce, the government said that so far, the milk loss 'is too limited to have a major impact on supply.' 'There should be no impact on the price of milk or other dairy products,' the agencies said. 'Further, the U.S. typically has a more than sufficient milk supply in the spring months due to seasonally higher production.
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