As bird flu outbreaks rise, piles of dead cattle seen in Central Valley

A deadly outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in Tulare County’s dairy industry has led to 124 infected herds and 13 dairy workers falling ill, with no signs of slowing down. The virus has caused a surge in dead cows being left on roadsides to prevent further spread, with rendering companies like Baker Commodities processing the diseased carcasses for various uses. Despite concerns about reduced milk productivity and high mortality rates among infected cows, experts believe there is minimal risk to public health from the virus.

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