As of Friday, March 29, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds in Texas, Kansas, and Michigan. APHIS’ latest update on the HPAI detections can be found in this press release.
APHIS is also investigating possible connections to other herds with cows exhibiting similar signs of illness, including additional herds in New Mexico, Texas, and Idaho. This
is a rapidly evolving situation and USDA, as well as state and federal partners, are committed to sharing updates as information becomes available. Here, we are answering some of the most frequently asked questions about these
detections.