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South Dakota state veterinarian gives update on avian influenza in cattle

Ari Jungemann

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been killing millions of birds across the U.S. in recent years.

South Dakota's first case of HPAI in a dairy cattle operation was recently confirmed.

South Dakota state veterinarian, Beth Thompson, DVM, explains the virus and what symptoms to look for in cattle herds. She also discusses the safety of dairy products for human consumption.

Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.