Millions of birds in at least 17 states are being rapidly killed in a determined attempt to bring a dangerous strain of Avian flu under control. And Avian Influenza outbreaks in the United States during
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Bird flu spreads under improved surveillance and some vaccine hopes
In the past six months, new avian influenza case reports from more than 40 countries were filed with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). Some of those reports are now coming from the…
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Highly pathogenic avian flu in SC turkey flock is no threat to human health
The first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the United States since 2017 does not threaten human health, according to experts.
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed…
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EFSA says wild birds spread avian flu to E.U. member states
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says migratory wild birds are spreading avian influenza around the globe. The Parma, Italy-based food safety agency figures migration routes crossing the north-eastern and eastern EU borders are the…
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Secretary of Agriculture Perdue’s inbox is filled to the brim
Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue is likely less than a week away from being confirmed by the U.S.
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USDA kills 73,500 Tyson-bound chickens because of bird flu
For the fourth year in a row, highly pathogenic H7 avian flu has struck birds the United States.
A Lincoln County, TN, poultry farm that supplies Tyson Foods took the brunt of avian flu’s return,…
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Bird flu deaths bring live poultry market ban in Hunan province
Live poultry sales are being shut down in China’s central Hunan province because one strain of bird flu has turned deadly for people. Americans are being cautioned about the outbreak, but are not being warned…
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Tumultuous Year for Eggs Might Next See Biosecurity Review
The 3-day International Poultry Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta concludes today. The annual event sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association comes after a tumultuous year that left the industry’s…
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Human Food Safety Not Likely Threatened By Costly Avian Flu
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 epidemic spread to domestic poultry by migratory birds may have burned out without getting anywhere near the human food supply, which was said to be an extremely low…
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Avian Flu Detected in Foster Farms Turkey Flock
A strain of avian flu has been found at a Foster Farms turkey ranch in Stanislaus County, CA, the company announced this past Saturday. It’s the first time the virus has been found in commercial…
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