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State veterinarian urges vigilance on avian influenza and brucellosis; asks for continued federal coordination
Summary
State veterinarian Dr. Szymansky told the committee Montana is conducting surveillance for highly pathogenic avian influenza and brucellosis in the Greater Yellowstone area, is running voluntary milk testing for HPAI and is relying on federal cooperation and emergency funds for response.
The state veterinarian briefed the Senate Agriculture Committee on two animal-disease threats: highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and brucellosis.
“Highly pathogenic avian influenza is an influenza A virus of poultry,” Dr. Szymansky said, describing the national outbreak that has affected poultry and — in a recent development — dairy cattle. “In April of ’24, that virus also jumped and landed in dairy cattle. And it has been spreading…
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