Bird Flu Confirmed in Wyoming Cattle Herd, 12th State to Record Infections

Published on June 8, 2024

Bird flu has been detected in a dairy cattle herd in Wyoming, the state’s agriculture department said on June 7, making Wyoming the 12th confirmed state where the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in cows. Inspectors with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) have confirmed the presence of bird flu in a dairy cattle herd in Wyoming, the Wyoming Livestock Board said in a June 7 press release. The discovery is the first confirmed case of the avian influenza virus in Wyoming. “The Wyoming Livestock Board encourages all dairy producers to closely monitor their herd and contact their herd veterinarian immediately if their cattle appear symptomatic,” Hallie Hasel, Wyoming State Veterinarian, said in a statement....

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