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Bird Flu Stays Stable on Milking Equipment for at Least One Hour, Pitt Research Finds

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Researchers looked at stability of infectious flu virus particles in milk droplets on metal and rubber components of commercial milking equipment.

Their findings underscore the heightened risk of bird flu exposure for dairy farm workers.

Since March 2024 , when the bird flu virus was first detected in dairy cattle in the United States , the virus has spread across state lines and infected at least three people.

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