LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, has confirmed the detection of a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Nebraska.

This is the first known case of HPAI in dairy cattle in the state. The herd is located in central Nebraska and has been quarantined.

The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed that the strain of the virus is very similar to a strain from California. With supportive care, dairy cattle recover with little to no mortality associated with the disease.

State Veterinarian Dr. Roger Dudley encourages Nebraska dairy producers to follow strict biosecurity protocols and to contact their vete

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