 While HPAI is often fatal for domesticated poultry, it isn't deadly in cattle. The cows have a brief period of flu-like symptoms with a corresponding massive decline in milk production. But the animals generally recover in 7 to 10 days. The research, published in the July edition of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal, highlights the importance of collaboration in tackling public health threats. Fourteen professors from different collegiate departments participated in the data analysis.