We’re aware of the current Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) outbreak. 

The VT Health Department states that current risk to public health is low. 

 

If you’d like more information, please reference the resources below. 

 

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is regularly reporting on the national situation, as well as providing additional resources: https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html

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• The Vermont Health Department describes how the disease spreads, symptoms, and prevention methods: https://www.healthvermont.gov/disease-control/zoonotic-diseases/avian-influenza-bird-flu-humans

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• The National Institutes of Health references an NIH-funded study assessing avian flu in dairy milk: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/assessing-avian-influenza-dairy-milk

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• Oregon State University published a guide to home pasteurization of raw milk: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Milk-Pasteurization.pdf 

 

We are monitoring our herds and flock for any signs of illness.

 

We will continue to milk and care for our animals with the same rigor as always.

 

If you have questions, please reach out to nvfproducts@gmail.com