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Bird Flu Hits Dairy Cows in Box Elder | Salt Lake City News
Box Elder County has declared a state of emergency as bird flu sweeps through its dairy farms, infecting over half the cows and nearly half the farms—crippling milk production. First detected in June, the virus—normally targeting birds—has jumped to cattle, likely via contaminated droppings. Though cow deaths are rare, 10% of survivors never regain full milk output, devastating farmers. No definitive link to wild birds yet, but officials stand firmly with producers, rallying state and federal aid to contain the outbreak and support affected families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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