by Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola:
Story at-a-glance
- The first cases of H5N1 bird flu transmission from birds to dairy cows were reported in the U.S. on March 25, 2024, spreading to 845 dairy herds across 16 states, though most cows reportedly recover within days
- Between January 2022 and December 2024, nearly 123 million birds were euthanized in attempts to stop the spread of bird flu, raising questions about the necessity and impact of mass culling practices
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- Raw Farm in California was temporarily shut down and had its products recalled after milk tested positive for bird flu, despite no confirmed cases of humans contracting bird flu from consuming raw milk. Yet, according to CDC data from 2005 to 2020, no virus has ever been documented to transmit through raw milk, with all 3,807 recorded milkborne illnesses being linked to bacterial pathogens rather than viruses
- The FDA’s testing protocol established in August 2024 requires raw milk to be tested for bird flu using PCR tests with a cycle threshold of 45, which critics argue is likely to produce false positives
- Federal mandatory H5N1 testing protocols have been implemented in six states (California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Oregon) as of December 16, 2024, with plans to expand nationwide
Back at it again! This time, it’s not quite COVID — but the headlines are eerily familiar. The latest chapter in the bird flu saga is unfolding in animals, with the virus taking an unexpected leap from birds to dairy cows and, yes, even humans.
On March 25, 2024, the first-ever cases of “bird-to-cow” transmission of H5N1 avian influenza were reported in the U.S. Since then, the virus has made its way across 16 states, impacting 845 dairy herds, according to the CDC.1 According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, however, most cows reportedly recover within a few days. Where did the bird flu come from?
Many point fingers at wild birds, the usual culprits when it comes to avian flu. But before we rush to blame nature, it’s worth asking: is this virus truly “natural” or have we inadvertently tinkered with something that’s now out of control?2,3,4,5
Enter Gain-of-Function (GOF) research — a controversial scientific process that involves modifying viruses to better understand how they spread and evolve. The “goal” is to prepare for potential pandemics. Yet, some critics argue this kind of “tinkering” may have unintended consequences.
Historically, natural H5N1 infections rarely posed a direct threat to humans. But now, concerns are growing that a “mutated version” of the virus has emerged — one with “pandemic potential.” The mutated virus is now spreading to other animals, particularly mammals, and the bird flu has now hit our milk supply — so it is time for quarantines, testing, and vaccines.
