CALGARY — As an outbreak of avian influenza in dairy herds south of the border continues to spread, Canadian officials say they are doing everything they can to protect this country’s livestock industry.

Since March — when a highly contagious strain of A(H5N1), or bird flu, was first discovered in dairy cows in Texas — a total of 68 herds in nine U.S. states have confirmed cases of infection.

CALGARY — As an outbreak of avian influenza in dairy herds south of the border continues to spread, Canadian officials say they are doing everything they can to pro…{ai:summary}<p>Canadian officials are on high alert as avian influenza threatens livestock industry. Outbreak in U.S. poses a serious threat to Canadian dairy herds. #health.</p>

Canada aims to protect cattle industry as U.S. avian flu outbreak spreads

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