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Bird flu found in Central WA dairy herd; officials warn against raw milk

Bird flu detected in Central WA dairy herd, officials warn against raw milk.

By · Published October 27, 2026  19:27 UTC · Updated October 27, 2026  20:24 UTC

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HPAI cases have been confirmed in a Benton County dairy herd. The Washington State Department of Agriculture made this announcement.

The detection is part of a larger trend, with three states seeing new HPAI cases over the past 30 days, according to the Tri-City Herald.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (75% supported) Updated 1h ago.

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What is HPAI?

HPAI stands for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a type of bird flu.

What is raw milk?

Raw milk is unpasteurized milk from cows.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should avoid consuming raw milk from the affected dairy herd.

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