The Year-Long Cover-Up of the H5N1 Dairy Outbreak
2025-03-11
A year ago, the USDA and the dairy and cattle industries were in damage control mode regarding the H5N1 2.3.4.4b B3.13 outbreak. Initially, the virus was believed to spread exclusively through milk from lactating cows, leading to simplified control strategies. However, a new study reveals a different story: widespread transmission among both lactating and non-lactating cows, with respiratory spread likely the primary route. For a year, serological test results were suppressed, only recently being released. This exposes opacity in decision-making and a prioritization of economic interests over scientific truth. The study highlights the complexity and potential risks of H5N1, calling for more comprehensive control measures.
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