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Health Advisory: Avian Influenza Detected in Dairy Cattle in Yakima County
10/08/2026 Current Situation The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) have confirmed the first detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in two dairy farms in Yakima County. The Yakima Health District is in contact with the impacted dairies to monitor…