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The epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and wide-ranging effects of H5N1 in cattle are reviewed in this paper, with particular attention paid to the disease\u2019s effects on agricultural systems, public health, and animal health. Nonspecific clinical symptoms, such as decreased milk production and irregular milk consistency, are indicative of infection in dairy cows. Alarmingly, significant virus loads have been discovered in raw milk, raising worries about potential zoonotic transmission. The dangers of viral spillover between species are further highlighted by cases of domestic cats experiencing severe neurological symptoms after ingesting raw colostrum and milk from infected cows. Even though human cases remain rare, and they are mostly related to occupational exposure, constant attention is required due to the possibility of viral adaptability. The necessity of a One Health approach that integrates environmental, animal, and human health efforts is further supported by the broad occurrence of H5N1 across multiple species. For early detection, containment, and mitigation, cooperation between veterinary clinics, public health organizations, and agricultural stakeholders is crucial. Controlling the outbreak requires stringent movement restrictions, regular testing of dairy cows in reference labs, and adherence to biosecurity procedures. This review highlights the importance of thorough and coordinated efforts to manage H5N1 in dairy cattle by combining existing knowledge and pointing out gaps in surveillance and response strategies. Additionally, it sheds light on the potential risk of consumption of cow\u2019s milk contaminated with H5N1 virus by humans and other companion animals like cats. In the face of this changing threat, proactive monitoring, strict biosecurity protocols, and cross-sector cooperation are crucial for reducing financial losses and protecting human and animal health.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/pathogens14030278","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,3,13]],"date-time":"2025-03-13T12:06:59Z","timestamp":1741867619000},"page":"278","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":30,"title":["Comprehensive Insights into Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in Dairy Cattle: Transmission Dynamics, Milk-Borne Risks, Public Health Implications, Biosecurity Recommendations, and One Health Strategies for Outbreak Control"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"14","author":[{"given":"Henrietta","family":"Owusu","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Agriculture, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6008-5630","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Yasser M.","family":"Sanad","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Agriculture, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, USA"},{"name":"Department of Epidemiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72005, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,3,13]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","first-page":"15","article-title":"A Review on Avian Infl uenza and its Economic and Public Health Impact","volume":"4","author":"Gashaw","year":"2020","journal-title":"Int. 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