U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter because of bird flu, data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows, marking the worst toll inflicted on America's egg supply since the outbreak began.
Over 20 Million US Chickens Killed By Bird Flu, Contributing To Egg Price Rises
The ongoing outbreak of bird flu has led to the deaths of millions of egg-laying chickens in the US. The deaths that have occurred over the last three months have had significant impact on the prices of eggs,
Can you get bird flu from eating chicken and eggs? What to know about the risk from food
With more than 130 million birds and nearly 1,000 dairy herds affected by bird flu, you may be wondering if eating poultry, dairy and eggs is safe.
Almost a million chickens at an Ohio farm tested positive for bird flu. What to know
Humans are unlikely to get sick, but will pets be affected? Are egg prices rising with the spread of the illness?
Poultry farms ‘on high alert’ as bird flu outbreaks kill 344K Michigan turkeys
The virus has affected 344,100 birds in the last month at Michigan commercial farms on the west side of the state.
Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the early days of Covid-19, when infectious disease experts were talking about a new virus that was sending people to the hospital with respiratory infections.
Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states
Though H5N1 has been circulating nationwide in wild birds, domestic poultry, and mammals since 2022, you may have only been hearing about it recently because of its jump to dairy cattle. The first positive case was documented in Texas on March 25, 2024.
Aftermath of bird flu lowers supply and ups cost of eggs
Eggs are in short supply in California and high priced due to bird flu, laws, high labor and supply costs, and increased consumption
Pitt County Cooperative Extension looks into egg shortage amidst Bird Flu
If you've been to the grocery store recently, you've probably noticed there's less eggs on the shelves.
Bird Flu effects on egg and chicken prices
Bird Flu effects on egg and chicken prices
Bird flu outbreak causes national egg shortage
A nationwide egg shortage could make it harder for you to find eggs in your grocery store. Tuesday, WBRC talked to experts about why production is low, and prices are rising. Experts with the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association said,
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Letters to the Editor: ‘Euthanized’? What happens to chickens with bird flu is a lot worse
The AP piece reported that farmers use a variety of methods to kill chickens in flocks affected by bird flu. Whether sprayed by firefighting foam (which suffocates them) or locked in barns ...
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B.C. ostrich farm ordered to kill 400 birds after avian flu outbreak
Within the next two weeks, the owners of a remote B.C. ostrich farm are expected to round up 400 of their ostriches and kill ...
What's causing bird flu to surge? Probably climate change, experts say
Extreme weather events could also displace bird habitats, change the way they access food, and consequently impact the way ...