Confirmed outbreak · United States
USDA confirms avian influenza in two Washington dairy herds — first cattle cases reported in state
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:02:22 GMT · Confidence: HIGH
Summary
USDA-confirmed avian influenza (bird flu) infections have been detected in two dairy herds in Yakima County, Washington; media reporting identifies these as the first known cattle/dairy cases in the state.
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