Avian Flu Outbreak Hits North Carolina Dairy Herd – Is Your State Next?
RALEIGH, N.C. – The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in a dairy herd in North Carolina has raised concerns among agricultural officials. The state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed the presence of the virus, which was initially identified by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL). This recent outbreak adds to a growing list of states, including Texas, Kansas, Michigan, Idaho, New Mexico, and Ohio, where avian flu …