H5N1 Influenza May Be Spreading Through Cows via Milking Rather Than Air, Experts Weigh In

The new findings trigger the ongoing debate about raw milk consumption and its potential risks.

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The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in cows is likely being spread via milking rather than through respiration, according to a new study published in the journal Nature.

Cows infected through their udders had more severe disease and released more viral particles in their milk than those infected through their nose and mouth.