New Michigan State research to explore influenza outbreak in cattle

As the industry continues to keep a close eye on high path avian flu, new research from Michigan State is working to study the effects of outbreak on dairy cattle reproduction, as well as ways to mitigate the disease.

Professor, Dr. Zelmar Rodriguez spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on what the research found so far, what stands out from this virus, and what to expect from HPAI moving forward.

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