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Exploring the rare case of avian flu in cows affecting the milk supply, the podcast delves into potential risks to human health. Discussions include past outbreaks, transmission routes, and the importance of safety measures during pasteurization. The episode also covers the USDA's response to the outbreak, industry criticisms, and implementation of measures for virus containment in dairy cows.
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- Avian flu transmission to cows raises concerns about virus spread in milk and potential human exposure.
- Criticism towards USDA's response to bird flu in cows underscores industry-regulatory balance and public health risks.
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Spread of Bird Flu to Cows and Humans
The podcast episode discusses the unexpected transmission of bird flu to dairy cattle and subsequently to a human dairy worker. The H5N1 virus, a type of influenza A virus typically transmitted from poultry to humans, was found in cows for the first recorded time. This event raised concerns as the virus was detected in cow milk, leading to an investigation by epidemiologist Andrew Bowman.
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