Avian influenza: Spreading
18 April, 2024
In a recent document from the US Department of Agriculture addressing 'questions and answers' regarding the spread of avian influenza in dairy herds in the US, there is an interesting reference to the issue of virus transmission. The Ministry of Agriculture states:
1. The virus spreads within the herd through cow-to-cow infection (it means the virus has become more adept at transmission in mammals).
2. There is evidence of virus transmission from infected cattle herds to poultry farms.
This announcement carries significant epidemiological implications. With cattle herds now reporting widespread damage from the virus, there is a growing demand to promote the use of vaccines as a preventative measure.
