This is the first detection of H5N1 in dairy cows in Arizona, making it the 17th state in which affected cows have been found. Nearly 970 herds have tested positive since the outbreak was first ...

Arizona's dairy industry began expanding in the 1970s, its growth spurred by advances in maintaining cooler surroundings for the cows. Although large corporate operations have moved into the state ...

The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) recently confirmed the first bird flu genotype D1.1 detection in milk from a dairy herd in Maricopa County. As a protective measure, the dairy farm is ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Bird flu continues to be an area of concern nationwide, especially in dairy cattle. The virus has been detected in over 800 dairy herds in 16 states. As of now, none of ...

Stotz Dairy reports its cows produce approximately nine gallons per cow daily, totaling 3,285 gallons per cow annually, which translates to about 28,374 pounds. That number is above the average ...

Cases of the avian flu, or H5N1, in dairy cows in Nevada and Arizona have scientists rethinking how the virus spreads. We discuss the latest data on the strain detected in cows and how it might ...

According to Caballero, H5-N1 in dairy cows poses a risk only for individuals who consume raw milk. Pasteurization effectively eliminates the virus, making store-bought milk safe to drink.

The dairy industry has historically relied on skilled immigrants to make up for labor shortages in rural America. Getting milk to market and caring for the daily needs and health and well-being of our ...

Officials have placed the facility under quarantine, but the cattle have not shown signs of sickness. While the detected bird flu was found to be the D1.1 strain, the Arizona infection is distinct ...

Animal Recovery Mission filmed "near-constant torment and torture" of cows at a New Mexico dairy, part of the Dallas-based ...

According to Caballero, H5-N1 in dairy cows poses a risk only for individuals who consume raw milk. Pasteurization effectively eliminates the virus, making store-bought milk safe to drink.