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DENVER — Plans to modify livestock fairs and shows in Colorado this summer have not been drafted despite many unknowns about how bird flu is spreading among dairy cattle, state officials said Wednesday.
While scientists have learned a few things about H5N1 in dairy cows, like the fact that it appears to be primarily infecting the mammary glands of cows, there are still many unknowns about HPAI in dairy herds, Baldwin said. It's not clear how much a federal order put in place on April 24 and adopted by the state not long after will be able to mitigate spread among dairy herds, as the virus appears to be spreading among cows who don't show symptoms and testing remains voluntary and encouraged only for visibly sick animals, according to STAT News.
How can I protect myself from catching bird flu? Federal and state officials maintain that the risk to the general public for getting infected with bird flu is low, though risk depends on exposure, according to Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state epidemiologist at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment .
She warned, however, that “as the virus continues to spread among different species and spreads more widely, the virus has more opportunities to evolve and encounter humans more often.
The general public should avoid contact with sick birds or other animals to reduce their chances of becoming infected with bird flu, Herlihy said. If you must handle sick or dead birds or animals, be sure to wear gloves, a high-quality mask such as a KN95 or N95 respirator, and eye protection. After handling the animal, double bag and it throw it away in your municipal trash can before thoroughly washing your hands.
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