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USDA Expands Bird Flu Testing on Beef Amid Outbreak

Aug 13, 2024, 04:20 PM

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an expansion of bird flu testing on beef entering the food supply. This decision comes as part of the USDA's response to an ongoing outbreak affecting dairy cattle. The USDA aims to ensure that US beef and dairy products remain safe for consumption amid concerns about the spread of bird flu. As part of its preparedness measures, the US is also readying millions of vaccines in case the situation worsens.