Colorado Enforces Mandatory Bird Flu Testing for Dairy Milk
Colorado has introduced a new mandate requiring dairies to test milk for bird flu, specifically the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 strain. This move comes as a precautionary measure following the detection of the virus in dairy cows within the state. Background The USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of HPAI…