Genetic evidence of H5N1 in commercially available milk raises questions about the outbreak's scale and containment measures.
Federal authorities insist the milk supply is safe, but the virus's presence in milk and potential transmission through milking machines poses serious risks.
The outbreak, possibly starting in February, could have affected up to 40% of Texas panhandle herds, with concerns raised about lack of monitoring and information sharing by public health authorities.
Experts warn that detecting 10 cases of H5N1 signals a critical point where containment may be too late, emphasizing the urgency of timely surveillance and action to prevent a larger-scale outbreak.
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