Officials noted that the site where the case emerged had previously reported bird flu in poultry, suggesting a possible transmission route.
The Girolando breed is a cross between India’s heat-tolerant Gyr cattle and the high-yielding Holstein cows.
Morocco’s livestock population has declined by 38% since 2016 due to persistent drought and rising animal feed prices.
Early indications point to bovine pasteurellosis, a lung disease linked to sudden climate changes.
With over 1000 registered participants, the summit is expected to be a transformative gathering for livestock stakeholders.