Bird flu is spreading in dairy herds. Midwest farmers say they’re vigilant but not alarmed

Bird flu is spreading in dairy herds. Midwest farmers say they’re vigilant but not alarmed

The flu has been found in cows for the first time, but most cattle seem to be showing only mild symptoms and recovering from the illness. Officials say the pasteurization process means milk remains safe. Midwest farmers and others in the dairy industry say they are staying vigilant but are not overly alarmed as bird…

217 Today: Music, physics and theater professors at UIUC are launching a new art and science collective

217 Today: Music, physics and theater professors at UIUC are launching a new art and science collective

Thursday, April 18, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Illinois State Board of Education is asking state lawmakers for billions of dollars for the next school year and a chunk of that would go for migrant students. Madison County voters in the Metro East are one step closer to taking a symbolic vote on seceding from Illinois. …