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What to Know About the Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Cows

What to Know About the Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Cows

New York Times, April 9, 2024

UTMB’s Dr. Gregory Gray spoke to the New York Times about the unusual outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows. These infections represent the first time that a highly pathogenic bird flu virus, which is often fatal in birds, has been detected in U.S. cattle, the Times reported. The disease seems to be spreading from cow-to-cow, scientists speculate.