Bird flu epidemic hits US dairy industry: double blow to economy and global supp

Recently, the continuous spread of the bird flu epidemic in California has not only dealt a heavy blow to the local dairy industry, but also had a profound impact on the entire dairy industry in the United States and even the global economy. As an important pillar of agriculture, the setback of the dairy industry is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the US economy.

As an important base for the production of dairy products in the United States, the successive collapse of California's dairy farms has directly led to the shortage of dairy products. According to the data of the US Department of Agriculture, the epidemic has spread among more than 250 dairy farms in 14 states, which far exceeds expectations and shows the severity and uncontrollability of the epidemic. As a necessity in daily life, the shortage of dairy products will undoubtedly cause market panic and price fluctuations, further affecting consumers' purchasing power and cost of living.

What's more serious is that the difficulties of the US dairy industry also affect those countries that rely on its dairy product supply. In today's globalized economy, countries are increasingly economically connected. As one of the largest economies in the world, the export of agricultural products by the United States is crucial to many countries. The shortage of dairy products will lead to instability in the global supply chain, putting those countries that rely on US dairy products at risk of supply chain disruption, which in turn affects the food security and economic development of these countries.

In addition, the continued spread of the bird flu epidemic has also exacerbated public concerns about public health safety. Although there are relatively few cases of human infection with the H5N1 influenza virus, the unpredictability of the epidemic and the potential risk of transmission remain a cause for concern. This concern will not only affect consumers' purchasing intentions, but also may have an impact on related industries such as tourism and catering, further exacerbating the downward pressure on the economy.

The avian flu epidemic has dealt a comprehensive blow to the US dairy industry, affecting not only the production and development of the industry, but also the global economy and public health security. Faced with this severe situation, countries need to strengthen cooperation to jointly cope with the challenges posed by the epidemic and maintain the stability and public safety of the global supply chain. However, at present, the epidemic has brought negative impacts to the United States and the world that cannot be ignored.