05/01/2025
Cases of the bird flu are once again on the rise; this time placing dairy farms across the nation on high alert. According to Dr. Jamie Jonker, NMPF’s chief science officer, more than 1,000 dairy herds have been infected since the virus was first reported in cattle March 2024.
Though the current risk to the general population remains low, humans who are exposed to potentially infected animals are at moderate to high risk of infection. Those who may be exposed, including poultry workers, dairy workers, food processing workers, animal caregivers, veterinarians, zoo, and other wildlife facility workers should take additional steps to reduce exposure and curb the spread. Learn more, including the CDC recommendations for reducing exposure through proper PPE practices by visiting https://vanguardsafety.com/blogs/news/h5n1-virus-protection-prevention-may-2025