USDA to require HPAI testing before moving dairy cows across state lines, farmers continue to monitor their livestock

Bird’s Eye View: It’s beyond birds — 28 cattle herds reported with avian flu - FortAtkinsonOnline.com (Fort Atkinson Online LLC)

By Anita Martin What do the words birds, beef, and bewildered have in common? They all pertain to HPAI H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks which have unfolded in the U.S. since February 2022. On April 17, USDA APHIS posted the number of American birds lost as a result of 2022 to 2024 bird flu as 90,604,876. […]

Local farmers keep eye on dairy cows amid bird flu outbreak

Bird flu outbreaks among dairy cattle have been confirmed in some U.S. states. Meanwhile, north country farmers are working to keep their dairy cows healthy.

Local farmers keep eye on dairy cows amid bird flu outbreak

Bird flu outbreaks among dairy cattle have been confirmed in some U.S. states. Meanwhile, north country farmers are working to keep their dairy cows healthy.

Texas ‘mystery’ illness: USDA confirms first cases of bird flu in US dairy cows

The unknown illness that struck dairy herds in the Texas panhandle has been identified as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as federal agencies work around the clock to contain the spread and minimize the impact to farmers.

Texas resident tests positive for bird flu after direct contact with dairy cattle

The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed a human case of avian influenz...

The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed a human case of avian influenza, or bird flu. The person who tested positive was exposed to dairy...

Arable farmers eye dairy grazing profits

Fewer seed crop contracts may mean a drop in lamb finishing numbers this season.

Diabetes: Genetically altered cow produces milk with human insulin

A genetically altered brown bovine cow recently made history by producing insulin in its milk. This diabetes breakthrough could pave the way for increasing insulin production, but more research on using transgenic cows to produce human insulin is needed.

Utah dairy farmers warned of mysterious Texas cattle disease

TAYLORSVILLE —The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is making Utah dairy producers aware of a mysterious disease affecting dairy cattle in Texas and other states. UDAF is doing all it can to monitor the situation and is working with cattle industry groups to provide accurate information to producers and veterinarians. There are no […]