Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
State veterinarian urges vigilance, warns of "inherent risks"
USDA map showing states where dairy cows have become infected with avian influenza as infected birds migrate through the region. North Dakota has had no cases of infected wild birds this year, according to the state Department of Agriculture. Courtesy photo.
Raw milk from North Dakota dairy cows carries a low risk of avian flu contamination, say local producers, but they are still increasing precautions.
The so-called bird flu has been detected in dairy cows in nine other states, including South Dakota, and the Food and Drug Administration has advised against drinking raw milk.
This issue comes less than a year since the lifting of a rule against sell...
