The Wyoming Department of Agriculture announced June 7 that highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in one of Wyoming’s dairy herds.
According to the FDA, CDC and USDA, the threat of the disease in humans remains low, and consuming pasteurized milk and properly cooked meat is safe. However, the economic impact of the disease in dairy herds can be significant.
Wyoming marks the 12th state with a reported virus case since the first confirmed case in March 2024. More than 80 herds nationwide detected HPAI, according to a release issued by the University of Wyoming Extension.