On Apr. 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in New Mexico, as well as 5 additional dairy herds in Texas. This marked the first known case of HPAI in cattle in New Mexico. Texas officials also reported that cats showed illness signs in the dairy farm settings were also positive for the virus.