Avian Flu Forces Closure of Last Long Island Duck Farm
The avian flu outbreak forced Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, NY, to euthanize 100,000 ducks, resulting in job losses and highlighting the broader US poultry crisis where 148 million birds have been culled since 2022 due to H5N1.
Avian Flu Forces Closure of Last Long Island Duck Farm
The avian flu outbreak forced Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, NY, to euthanize 100,000 ducks, resulting in job losses and highlighting the broader US poultry crisis where 148 million birds have been culled since 2022 due to H5N1.
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52% Bias Score
H5N9 Avian Influenza Outbreak in California Leads to Mass Culling
A highly pathogenic H5N9 avian influenza strain caused a significant outbreak at a California duck farm starting November 23, 2024, leading to the culling of over 118,000 birds; this is the first time H5N9 has caused severe disease in American poultry.
H5N9 Avian Influenza Outbreak in California Leads to Mass Culling
A highly pathogenic H5N9 avian influenza strain caused a significant outbreak at a California duck farm starting November 23, 2024, leading to the culling of over 118,000 birds; this is the first time H5N9 has caused severe disease in American poultry.
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16% Bias Score
Georgia Suspends Poultry Activities After Bird Flu Confirmation in Commercial Operation
On Friday, Georgia suspended all poultry activities after confirming bird flu in a commercial operation in Elbert County—the first such case since the 2022 nationwide outbreak—affecting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders and prompting quarantines within a 6-mile radius.
Georgia Suspends Poultry Activities After Bird Flu Confirmation in Commercial Operation
On Friday, Georgia suspended all poultry activities after confirming bird flu in a commercial operation in Elbert County—the first such case since the 2022 nationwide outbreak—affecting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders and prompting quarantines within a 6-mile radius.
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24% Bias Score
Record Bird Flu Deaths Devastate US Egg Supply
The US experienced over 20 million egg-laying chicken deaths due to bird flu in the last quarter, leading to record-high egg prices and a $1.25 billion USDA compensation program; the virus has also spread to dairy herds, raising further concerns.
Record Bird Flu Deaths Devastate US Egg Supply
The US experienced over 20 million egg-laying chicken deaths due to bird flu in the last quarter, leading to record-high egg prices and a $1.25 billion USDA compensation program; the virus has also spread to dairy herds, raising further concerns.
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36% Bias Score
First Severe US Case of Avian Influenza
A Louisiana patient's hospitalization marks the first severe US case of avian influenza (H5N1) since April, linked to contact with infected birds, though the CDC maintains low public health risk.
First Severe US Case of Avian Influenza
A Louisiana patient's hospitalization marks the first severe US case of avian influenza (H5N1) since April, linked to contact with infected birds, though the CDC maintains low public health risk.
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36% Bias Score
Avian Flu Outbreak in Netherlands
Avian influenza outbreak in Putten, Netherlands, leads to culling of 23,000 chickens.
Avian Flu Outbreak in Netherlands
Avian influenza outbreak in Putten, Netherlands, leads to culling of 23,000 chickens.
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12% Bias Score
HPAI Outbreak in Georgia Adds to $1.4 Billion in US Poultry Losses
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in two Elbert County, Georgia poultry farms in January 2025 triggered a statewide ban on poultry events, adding to the $1.4 billion in national losses since February 2022, impacting 868 commercial flocks and threatening Georgia's $6.9 billion poultr...
HPAI Outbreak in Georgia Adds to $1.4 Billion in US Poultry Losses
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in two Elbert County, Georgia poultry farms in January 2025 triggered a statewide ban on poultry events, adding to the $1.4 billion in national losses since February 2022, impacting 868 commercial flocks and threatening Georgia's $6.9 billion poultr...
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36% Bias Score
HPAI Outbreak Hits Georgia Poultry Farm, Prompting State-Wide Response
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, Georgia, impacting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders; this is the first such case in a commercial operation since 2022, prompting quarantines and halting poultry exhibitions and sales.
HPAI Outbreak Hits Georgia Poultry Farm, Prompting State-Wide Response
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, Georgia, impacting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders; this is the first such case in a commercial operation since 2022, prompting quarantines and halting poultry exhibitions and sales.
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36% Bias Score
Georgia Suspends Poultry Activities After Bird Flu Outbreak
Georgia suspended all poultry activities after confirming a bird flu case in an Elbert County commercial operation on Friday, impacting 45,000 broiler breeders and marking the first such case since 2022; this comes amid a national surge in bird flu cases, with nearly double the number of affected fl...
Georgia Suspends Poultry Activities After Bird Flu Outbreak
Georgia suspended all poultry activities after confirming a bird flu case in an Elbert County commercial operation on Friday, impacting 45,000 broiler breeders and marking the first such case since 2022; this comes amid a national surge in bird flu cases, with nearly double the number of affected fl...
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36% Bias Score
Avian Flu Outbreak in US: Cat Death Highlights Spreading Virus
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian flu after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals frozen raw pet food; the highly pathogenic virus has impacted nearly 900 dairy farms in 16 states, leading to California's state of emergency declaration, while the CDC reports 65 human cases this year.
Avian Flu Outbreak in US: Cat Death Highlights Spreading Virus
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian flu after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals frozen raw pet food; the highly pathogenic virus has impacted nearly 900 dairy farms in 16 states, leading to California's state of emergency declaration, while the CDC reports 65 human cases this year.
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36% Bias Score
Avian Flu Devastates B.C. Poultry Farms
The H5N1 avian flu outbreak in British Columbia has led to the culling of millions of birds and caused significant emotional and economic hardship for poultry farmers.
Avian Flu Devastates B.C. Poultry Farms
The H5N1 avian flu outbreak in British Columbia has led to the culling of millions of birds and caused significant emotional and economic hardship for poultry farmers.
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28% Bias Score