APHIS's National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed positive test results from seven dairy herds in Texas, two in Kansas, and one each in Michigan, New Mexico, Idaho and Ohio.

Federal agencies have confirmed that the “mystery illness” that had been affecting cattle on dairies in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico has been diagnosed as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Attaining robust immunity takes time. Feeding high-quality colostrum, combined with reducing exposure to common farm pathogens, will help optimize a newborn calf’s health, growth and productivity.