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First Bird Flu Case Hits Nebraska Dairy Herd

9/16/2025

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Nebraska reported its first case of bird flu in a dairy cattle herd on September 15, 2025, according to the USDA.
Since March 2024, the outbreak has impacted over 1,000 herds in 17 states, including Texas and California.
Infected cows show symptoms like reduced milk production and feed intake.
The public risk remains low, with 70 human infections mainly among farm workers.
The affected herd is quarantined, and pasteurized milk remains safe for consumers.

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Nebraska reported its first case of bird flu in a dairy cattle herd on September 15, 2025, according to the USDA.
Since March 2024, the outbreak has impacted over 1,000 herds in 17 states, including Texas and California.
Infected cows show symptoms like reduced milk production and feed intake.
The public risk remains low, with 70 human infections mainly among farm workers.
The affected herd is quarantined, and pasteurized milk remains safe for consumers.