The number 12th case of the Bird flu disease has been detected in a dairy cattle herd in Wyoming.
This development has been confirmed by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory marking Wyoming’s first case of avian influenza.
While over 80 dairy herds have reported avian influenza cases since late March, pasteurization ensures that milk is safe for consumption.
However, caution is advised against consuming raw milk and exposure to infected animals or materials.
“The Wyoming Livestock Board encourages all dairy producers to closely monitor their herd and contact their herd veterinarian immediately if their cattle appear symptomatic,” Hallie Hasel, Wyoming State Veterinarian, said in a statement.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, stated:
“This tells us that direct exposure to infected livestock poses a risk to humans and that PPE is an important tool in preventing the spread among individuals who work on dairy and poultry farms.
We have not seen signs of sustained human-to-human transmission, and the current health risk to the general public remains low.”