The National Milk Producers Federation supports USDA orders on lactating cows. “Since the virus was first discovered in cows, H5N1 in dairy cattle has been primarily an animal health concern,” says Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. “The USDA announcement and actions underscore that concern and focus on the well-being of animals and those who care for them.” USDA, FDA, and scientific research have established what accumulated science has indicated all along: The consumer milk supply is safe. “Pasteurization renders the H5N1 virus, like other viruses, inactive, an important reminder for consumers of its value as a basic safeguard for human health,” Doud says. “That said, the presence of this virus in dairy herds, as well as dairy farmers’ own commitment to animal and human health, makes USDA’s actions on testing and interstate travel appropriate.” Dairy farmers stand ready to ensure healthy animals, workers, and consumers.
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