USDA to invest $1 billion as part of strategy to combat avian flu
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest up to $1 billion to combat highly [...]
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02, 2025
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02, 2025
HPAI outbreaks continue to drive egg prices higher
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continue to drive egg prices to record [...]
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01, 2025
USDA requires biosecurity audits for HPAI indemnity program
Poultry farms seeking compensation for the loss of birds and eggs due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) will have [...]
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11, 2024
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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04, 2024
USDA outlines federal order H5N1 testing for dairy cattle
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week announced a federal order that requires lactating dairy [...]
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10, 2023
Turkey prices drop as Thanksgiving approaches
The cost of purchasing a turkey could be lower this Thanksgiving, thanks to a drop in avian influenza cases [...]
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06, 2023
HPAI cases lower, strict precautions continue
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist There have been fewer cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) across the country this [...]
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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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02, 2023
Report shows avian influenza impact on chicken, egg production
The Chicken and Eggs Summary report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows how highly pathogenic avian influenza [...]
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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 [...]