Bird flu, feared as a possible pandemic, poses growing risk to people as pathogen spreads, scientists warn

More than 100 federal scientists who track bird flu, including vaccine and food safety experts, have been laid off. This comes as the deadly pathogen rips through dairy herds and poultry flocks.

Source: Bird flu, feared as a possible pandemic, poses growing risk to people as pathogen spreads, scientists warn

fta:

“It’s not clear how bird flu is spread from cow to cow, but milking equipment is a prime suspect. The virus is thought to linger on the auto-milker waiting for the next cow. Workers here in milking parlors have also fallen sick.”

seems it could be stopped if good cleaning done as auto-milker waits for next cow. but will increase cost at the store and peiple are VERY cost-sensitive.