LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The first case of bird flu has been detected in a Nye County dairy cow, the Agriculture Department announced Friday.
According to a release, the affected herd has been quarantined and will undergo mandatory testing at regular intervals until the virus has cleared.
Officials also add that this is the first detection in the state, after federal officials began testing all cows in 16 different states.
“Ensuring the safety of the industry is our utmost priority,” said NDA Director J.J. Goicoechea. “Early action is critical to prevent the spread of animal disease. We have notified industry members and encourage increased animal and worker safety precautions.”
The CDC maintains that pasteurized milk will not transmit the virus to humans, but the risk remains with raw milk, which is illegal in Nevada.
“As always, we recommend following food safety guidelines, only eating or drinking pasteurized milk and cheeses, and cooking meat to the appropriate minimum internal temperatures,” said NDA Director Goicoechea.
More information on food safety is available at foodsafety.gov.
Copyright 2024 KVVU. All rights reserved.
