Cayman livestock considered to be low-risk for avian flu
With H5N1 confirmed at one West Bay farm and containment measures now in their second week, agriculture officials are increasing outreach to livestock farmers, emphasising that cattle and other livestock face a low risk at this time.
The Department of Agriculture has continued testing both poultry and non-poultry species. Director of Agriculture Wilbur Welcome confirmed that teams sampled multiple animals on the affected Cemetery Road property, but so far, no animals had been found positive. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Dec 09, 2025 12:09 PM