Turkeys, eggs see greatest impact from avian influenza
Since 2022, the U.S. poultry industry has been battling a particularly persistent strain of avian influenza, and more than [...]
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11, 2024
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09, 2024
USDA approves first H5N1 vaccine trial for dairy cows
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved field trials to test vaccines aimed at preventing avian flu from infecting [...]
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08, 2024
HPAI continues to impact dairy, poultry industries
Both the dairy and poultry sectors are still dealing with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The current outbreak [...]
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02, 2024
Vilsack gives update on HPAI vaccine status
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The nation is another day closer to a vaccine for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), [...]
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04, 2023
Poultry experts cautious for spring spike in avian flu
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Poultry farmers are monitoring flocks for a potential spike in detections of highly pathogenic avian [...]
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03, 2023
Use caution with sick birds, animals amid bird flu outbreak
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges those who come into contact with [...]
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01, 2023
Tracking, preventing the spread of HPAI
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging backyard and commercial poultry raisers to [...]
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05, 2022
Third bird in Texas tests positive for avian influenza
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A third animal in Texas–a bald eagle in Bosque County–tested positive for the highly-contagious disease [...]
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03, 2022
Enhanced biosecurity recommended with avian flu concerns
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) strongly encourages Texas poultry owners and producers to take steps to protect their flocks [...]
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07, 2017
Perdue discusses poultry trade with China
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visited with Chinese officials last week as the country slowly begins to reopen its [...]