The ongoing bird flu outbreak has led to wild bird deaths, slaughtered livestock, and hazardous conditions for dairy industry workers.

Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year after H5N1 bird flu was first reported in Texas dairy cattle.

Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says."Bird flu in cats has been confirmed elsewhere in the United States. Pet owners are reminded not to feed their pets raw food or raw milk.