New Updates on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating Avian Influenza outbreaks in dairy cows across states. Despite symptoms like decreased lactation and low appetite, commercial milk supply remains safe due to pasteurization and measures to divert or destroy milk from sick cows.

Avian Influenza

Pasteurization, a century-old method, effectively eliminates harmful bacteria and viruses, ensuring milk safety. While not sterilized, pasteurization plays a crucial role in maintaining public health. Most of the commercial milk supply adheres to Grade “A” milk program standards, implementing controls to ensure dairy product safety amidst the outbreak. #avianflu