Bird Flu Transmission on Dairy Farms Raises Concerns
Recent studies highlight the potential for airborne transmission of bird flu, specifically H5N1, on dairy farms. Scientists reported that both air and wastewater could play significant roles in the spread of avian influenza within these agricultural settings. The situation has been declared a global emergency, prompting experts to issue warnings about the risks associated with H5N1. Despite its presence in dairy cattle, research indicates that the virus shows minimal adaptation for human transmission and retains a preference for infecting birds, suggesting a low risk to humans at this time.
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