Avian Flu Outbreak Ravages US Poultry Industry Ahead of Thanksgiving

Bird flu is surging in the US, with nearly seven million farmed birds dying since September. About 1.3 million of these are turkeys, putting pressure on the nation's turkey supply ahead of Thanksgiving. Wild bird infections have also increased, with outbreaks reported in Idaho, Nebraska, and Texas, affecting dairy cows as well.

Globally, 304 high-pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks have been reported across five regions, with H5Nx and H5N1 strains being the most prevalent. In Europe, countries like Belgium are taking measures to contain outbreaks, while Japan has reported severe cases on egg farms.

In the US, recent cases include a commercial turkey farm in Minnesota and an egg-layer farm in Indiana. The USDA reports dozens of new detections in both commercial and backyard flocks. Cooking meat and eggs eliminates the risk of transmission, but supply disruptions are expected to impact prices.

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