Iowa State researchers find possible way dairy cattle are infected with HPAI

A study published this month by a team in ISU’s College of Veterinary Medicine found that bovine mammary gland tissue held receptors for the avian influenza virus. This offers a potential “why” connection for how cattle are being infected with the virus, which is found in raw milk.

Source: AgriMarketing, July 19, 2024. Link.

Also see:

• Current H5N1 situation in dairy cows, CDC, July 25, 2024. Link. 13 states have confirmed cases with 171 dairy infected.
• More understanding needed on HPAI spread in wild birds, WATTPoultry, July 9, 2024. Link.