I recently reported that the Biden Administration was racing to convince the public not to worry about the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI or “bird flu”) among the nation’s dairy herds, based on the science behind pasteurization.

Legal Insurrection has followed the severe bird flu pandemic since reports of its initial outbreaks on American poultry farms, including its spread to mammals.  We noted that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is now reported in cattle within 36 herds in 9 states.

So far, only one dairy rancher has contracted the virus. In our coverage, we have stressed that the disease has been mild in cows, and the Texas man essentially had a bad case of “pink eye.”

With all of this in mind, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged farmers, workers, and emergency responders last week to wear appropriate protective gear when in direct or close physical contact with sick birds, livestock, feces, raw milk, or contaminated surfaces. The equipment is coming from state stockpiles.