bird flu

The government has stepped in and attempted to end the outbreak through various means, but none have worked.

The likelihood of exposure to H5N1 is higher among people consuming raw, unpasteurized milk from infected animals, although the chance of people contracting H5N1 from consuming raw milk is not clear at this time, according to the CDC.

Arizona lawmakers push to overturn cage-free egg rule, citing rising egg prices and Avian Flu impact. The rule was designed for more humane treatment of laying hens. Sponsor claims that it will help hold down egg prices.

The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA), in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has confirmed the first detection of H5N1 avian influenza in milk produced by a dairy herd in Maricopa County.

The two individuals were exposed to infected poultry while working at a commercial facility in Pinal County.