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Bird flu in cows? Oregon is on watch to keep dairy cows safe ... and humans too

By Mike Green,
Natalie Golay
Published April 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM PDT
A line of Holstein dairy cows feed through a fence at a dairy farm in Idaho in this 2009 file photo. The highly pathogenic avian influenza is spreading rapidly through dairies and poultry farms in the region, and health experts say states could be doing more to test workers — many of whom are migrants — in order to prevent the disease among humans.
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A line of Holstein dairy cows feed through a fence at a dairy farm in Idaho in this 2009 file photo. The highly pathogenic avian influenza is spreading rapidly through dairies and poultry farms in the region, and health experts say states could be doing more to test workers — many of whom are migrants — in order to prevent the disease among humans.

Avian flu is a major concern across Oregon's agricultural environments. Dr. Ryan Scholz joins the Exchange to offer more insight. He's a state veterinarian at the Oregon Department of Agriculture. We'll learn about the depth of the problem in Oregon and why there's a constant watch on dairy cows to ensure they don't catch bird flu.

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Mike Green
Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
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Natalie Golay
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.
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