Oregon Becomes 22nd State to Detect Bird Flu in Dairy Cattle, USDA Confirms
U.S. and Oregon agriculture officials have confirmed the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, in dairy cattle in Oregon. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced the case on Tuesday, following routine testing by state agriculture officials. The virus was identified in a herd located in Morrow County. This detection makes Oregon the 22nd state to report HPAI in dairy cattle since the nationwide outbreak began in March 2024, which has now affected over 1,200 cattle across the country. Federal officials reiterate that the risk to pasteurized milk and dairy consumers remains low, and the general public faces a low risk, though precautions are advised for individuals working with birds or mammals.
