U.S. reported first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry, WOAH says
The United States reported a first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu on a poultry farm, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Monday. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has spread around the globe in the past years,
Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu
Following an outbreak of bird flu at a Shropshire farm, the entire county has been put into an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ). This means anyone who has birds in Shropshire must house their animals. This applies whether or not you have just one or two chickens in a back garden right up to large commercial flocks.
Massachusetts farmers concerned amid bird flu outbreak, high inflation
Across the country, and in Massachusetts, egg prices are on the rise, a trend that is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.
US reports first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry
The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry on a duck farm in California, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday.
Price of eggs on the rise due to bird flu and inflation
Americans can expect to pay more for eggs in 2025, as Avian flu continues to hurt commercial and backyard livestock nationwide. According to the US Department of Agriculture, egg prices are predicted to increase by 20.
'Egg-flation:' Bird flu outbreak behind soaring NJ egg prices
More than 8 million birds have died from this in January nationwide, which retailers say has led to a supply chain shortage, and higher prices.
Green Country restaurants feel strain of egg prices due to bird flu outbreak
The recent bird flu outbreak has been effecting the price of eggs and Green Country restaurants are feeling the strain.
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