Naig proposes that USDA should compensate farmers for the fair market value of culled cattle and 90% of lost milk production. Bird flu typically affects older cows, causing fever, loss of appetite, and reduced milk production. FLUID MILK: Milk production is easing down across the board. In addition, current weekly spot milk prices in some locations have risen to the low/mid 50 euros per 100 kg range. EASTERN EUROPEAN OVERVIEW: In parts of Eastern Europe, milk production is at or near peak production.