A recent study revealed that the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) has unexpectedly jumped to dairy cattle in the United States, causing devastating impacts on milk production and farm economics. The virus, previously known for affecting birds, is now demonstrating its ability to infect mammals and spread rapidly through dairy herds, raising concerns about potential spillover to humans and highlighting the need for enhanced biosecurity measures.

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