The Nevada Department of Agriculture announced on Jan. 24 that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was detected in dairy cattle in Churchill County, with the first case in the state being found in Nye County in December. The affected sites have been quarantined and mandatory testing will take place until the herds are virus-free. Nevada’s state veterinarian, Peter Rolfe, assured the public that the risk to humans is very low and that meat and dairy products are safe to consume as long as they are pasteurized. He emphasized the importance of following food safety guidelines and cooking meat to a minimum internal temperature. Raw milk is illegal in Nevada to prevent the spread of the virus. Rolfe stated that they will continue to monitor herds for symptoms of HPAI, such as decreased milk production and lower feed consumption. The NDA is working diligently to contain and eliminate the virus in dairy cattle, ensuring the safety of the state’s food supply.
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