Tag: federal response
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Bird Flu Surges Among Poultry as Federal Response Scales Back
Overview: A Quiet Crisis in Poultry Farms As migratory birds head south for the winter, a more troubling journey unfolds: the spread of H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, into commercial poultry operations. In the last month alone, the virus has struck 66 flocks, resulting in the deaths of more than 3.5 million turkeys, chickens…
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Bird Flu H5N1 Surge in Poultry Amid Reduced U.S. Response
Winter Migration Brings a New Surge in H5N1 As birds migrate south for the winter, veterinarians and farmers are sounding the alarm about a renewed surge of the H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. In the past month, authorities have confirmed outbreaks across dozens of poultry flocks, with millions of birds culled to…