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Veterinarians back bulk testing of milk for avian flu

11/06/24 6:07 AM By Steve Davies
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Animal veterinarians are pushing USDA to move quickly in testing milk nationwide to get a handle on where the H5N1 virus is located so it can be controlled.

KEYWORDS American Association of Bovine Practitioners American Association of Swine Veterinarians APHIS avian flu bird flu bulk milk testing dairy cows dairy farmers Fred Gingrich H5N1 poultry Tim Vilsack USDA
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