Why experts say now is the time to vaccinate US dairy cattle against bird flu

Phys.org4/10/2026

Summary

Experts recommend vaccinating US dairy cattle against bird flu, specifically H5N1, as it has expanded beyond poultry issues in Asia. The outbreak, which began in wildlife and moved to poultry and dairy cattle in the United States, raises concerns about food security, the economy, the health of farm workers, and the risk of future human outbreaks.

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