Health & Fitness
"Taking Every Precaution": Cows Screened Ahead Of County Fairs As H5N1 Spreads
"You monitor it, you test it, we take care of each milk and each cow a little bit different," said dairy farmer Adam Scapanski.
July 31, 2024
BENTON COUNTY, Minn. — Before 4-H members in Benton County could compete for the top prize, they had to take an extra step of preparation.
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As documented cases of bird flu continue to grow in Minnesota, at least nine cow herds have also seen outbreaks — including in Benton County.
"It's just like a common cold. You monitor it, you test it, we take care of each milk and each cow a little bit different," said dairy farmer Adam Scapanski. "We want to take every precaution to keep everyone as healthy as we can."
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