Phoenix – Milk samples from a herd of dairy cows in Maricopa County tested positive for H5N1 avian flu or avian influenza, according to the Arizona Department of Agriculture.

Azda says he works in conjunction with the US Department of Agriculture to test milk produced by local dairy products. On February 11, H5N1 Avian influenza was detected in a sample of milk from a herd in Maricopa County. The exact dairy or herd location of the herd that has a positive milk test has not been released. Azda says the herd cattle have no signs of avian flu-related diseases, but the facility is currently being quarantined as a precaution. Cows showing symptoms are isolated from the main herd.

Azda tested farm-level milk tanks in January following a national milk testing strategy. This was the first detection of H5N1 in Arizona cattle.

“This detection of avian influenza is consistent with the D1.1 genotype and is unrelated to the recent Nevada detection of this virus,” Azda said in a statement.

According to Azda, this particular strain does not withstand additional features than other strains recently detected nationwide.

“Milk and other pasteurized dairy products are safe to consume,” Azda said in a statement Friday.

“The health and safety of dairy workers and the public is Azda’s number one priority. Azda works closely with the Arizona Department of Health and Maricopa County Public Health to provide workers’ safety guidance and impact. Monitor, prevent, prevent and spread among livestock staff at sites receiving it. “Individuals in close contact with dairy cows may be at increased risk from contact with potentially affected animals. There is.”