The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new federal order Friday requiring raw (unpasteurized) milk samples nationwide be tested for the bird flu after recent outbreaks. The change comes months after the H5N1 avian influenza was detected in cattle. Officials say this required testing will help them learn more about the virus’ spread, identify which states are impacted and what specific herds are infected. The H5N1 virus started in birds and rapidly spread to cattle and other livestock. A total of 58 people have also been infected with the virus in varying states of severity in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon and Pennsylvania will be among the first states brought into mandatory testing after recent outbreaks. Read the full story: https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/raw-milk-test-bird-flu-h5n1/507-2e8e22f5-39f1-49ab-90c4-cf991ae59093 More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.