Bird Flu Hits More Than Birds
Since 2022, deadly outbreaks of influenza A(H5), including H5N1, have been reported in mammals—farmed fur animals, seals, sea lions, foxes, bears, raccoons, cats, dogs, cows, goats & more.
H5N1 in dairy cows is transmitted through milk, contact between cows, and milking equipment—and to humans who work closely with cows.