The study will look into dairy cattle reproduction and milk production, as well as the disease's transmission.

Officials endorsed protecting farmworkers from HPAI infections.

The USDA has now confirmed cases in nine states.

A federal order taking effect states dairy cattle must receive a negative test before interstate movement.

Before APHIS published genetic sequences, only a few were available. 

Organizations cite measures in the federal-state milk safety system.

MDARD called the news upsetting for dairy families and communities.

The state called its first case an evolving situation.

AABP is calling the ailment Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV).

Direct exposure to dairy cattle likely led to an infection.