Keith Poulsen, a veterinarian, was shocked by the efforts of farmers to treat sick cows during a bird flu outbreak at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin. The virus has spread across 16 states, infecting at least 875 herds. Experts have lost faith in the government’s ability to contain the outbreak. The outbreak poses the threat of a pandemic, with experts worried about human infections. The government’s response has been criticized for delays and lack of surveillance. Prevention measures include increased testing, better surveillance, and offering vaccines to farmworkers. The slow response to the outbreak highlights cracks in the US health security system.
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How Bird Flu Spread Unchecked, Posing a Pandemic Risk
