Minnesota Dairy Farms and Bird Flu Testing Quiz

When will Minnesota start testing milk for bird flu on dairy farms?

• February

• March

• January

• April

How many dairy operations in Minnesota will test their milk for H5N1?

• 2,000

• 1,625

• 1,500

• 1,750

What is the common name for the H5N1 virus?

• Swine flu

• Bird flu

• Mad cow disease

• Foot-and-mouth disease

How often will the milk be tested for H5N1?

• Once a week

• Twice a month

• Once a month

• Every two months

What happens to the virus during pasteurization?

• It remains unchanged

• It mutates

• It is inactivated

• It becomes more active

What is the main source of transmission of bird flu between farms?

• Contaminated water

• Wild birds

• Farm equipment

• Infected humans

How many birds have been claimed by the national bird flu outbreak?

• 100 million

• 120 million

• 145 million

• 160 million

What is the concern if someone is co-infected with a human seasonal influenza virus and an avian influenza virus?

• It will only affect animals

• It will have no effect

• It will cure the infection

• It will create a new influenza virus

What is the role of Nicole Neeser in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture?

• Director of dairy and meat inspection

• Director of poultry management

• Director of animal health

• Director of farm safety

What is the main challenge for dairy farms compared to poultry farms regarding H5N1?

• More complex supply chains

• Higher infection rates

• Less coordinated response

• Lack of federal assistance