Health News Roundup: USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread

Following is a summary of current health news briefs. USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in the spread of bird flu in dairy herds, but it still does not know exactly how the virus is being moved around.

Following is a summary of current health news briefs.

USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in the spread of bird flu in dairy herds, but it still does not know exactly how the virus is being moved around. Farmers and veterinarians have been waiting for confirmation on how the virus is transmitted to better control its spread. Dairy herds in eight states tested positive over the past month, along with one dairy worker in Texas.

(With inputs from agencies.)