Oct 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin testing bulk raw milk across the country for bird flu, a significant expansion of the agency’s efforts to stifle the rapid spread of the virus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters.Reuters Report: Exclusive: US to begin bulk milk testing for bird flu after push from industry
Exclusive: US to begin bulk milk testing for bird flu after push from industry
By Leah Douglas, October 30, 2024
Oct 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin testing bulk raw milk across the country for bird flu, a significant expansion of the agency’s efforts to stifle the rapid spread of the virus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters.The move comes after livestock and veterinary groups pushed the USDA to strengthen its current surveillance approach, calling it inadequate to contain the virus, according to state records and industry documents reviewed by Reuters.