TN State Veterinarian orders movement restriction for dairy cattle [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Tennessee State Veterinarian has imposed movement restrictions on dairy cattle from affected states following confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

As of April 2, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the detection of HPAI in dairy herds in Texas, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico and Idaho.

The severity of the disease in animals led the Tennessee State Veterinarian to remind producers and cattle owners to practice strong biosecurity by limiting animal movements and isolating sick cattle.

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“Cattle impacted by HPAI may exhibit low appetite, flu-like symptoms, and thick and discolored milk accompanied by a sharp reduction in milk production,” the Tennessee State Veterinarian said in a statement. “No cattle have died from infection. Older cows may be more likely to be severely impacted than younger cows. If Tennessee dairy producers believe cattle within their herd are showing clinical signs of …