Is cow cuddling safe? And other bird flu questions

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Avian flu is now spreading among America’s dairy cows. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it’s found the presence of bird flu in about 20% of retail milk samples. On this weekend episode, reporters Julie Steenhuysen and Tom Polansek weigh in on what impact the latest outbreak is having on the industry, and what it really means for humans. And yes, there will be cow cuddling, which is a thing.
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