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Bird flu detected in high concentrations in raw cow milk; WHO warns US and India

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that this strain of avian influenza, scientifically known as H5N1, has made its way into raw cow milk in the US, prompting a strong recommendation for the consumption of pasteurised milk by health experts. The concern over bird flu is not limited to the US; alerts have also been raised in India. An outbreak of this deadly disease in Kerala's Alappuzha district has authorities deeply concerned.