US Orders Nationwide Testing of Raw Milk for Bird Flu Virus.

The US government has issued a federal order mandating nationwide testing of raw milk for the bird flu virus, which has been affecting dairy cattle. This move aims to ensure the safety of farmers, farmworkers, and the milk supply chain, as well as to control and stop the spread of the virus. While the risk of infection to the general public is deemed low, the outbreak has impacted over 700 herds and led to recalls of raw milk products in California. Testing is set to begin in December, with herd owners required to provide information for disease surveillance. [Extracted from the article]