USDA: Stronger biosecurity reduced spread of bird flu

Fewer than 900,000 birds in domestic flocks have died due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this year, said the Agriculture Department in a review of bird flu outbreaks that date from February 2022. “Biosecurity is our best defense,” said a USDA statement. Agriculture Undersecretary Jenny Moffitt said “lateral spread” of HPAI from farm to… » Read More

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