Last Modified: January 15, 2025
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On December 6, 2024, USDA issued a Federal Order requiring additional testing for and reporting of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in livestock and milk. This order is in addition to USDA’s April 2024 Federal Order, which requires testing of lactating dairy cows before interstate shipment and reporting of any positive results.

Milk Testing and Reporting Requirements

For more details about the December 2024 Federal Order and its requirements, view the resources below. 

Interstate Movement Testing and Reporting Requirements

For more details about the April 2024 Federal Order and its requirements, view the resources below.