avian flu

Preventive steps for poultry farmers regarding bird flu include restricting bird movement and enhancing farm sanitation practices.

Economy

Poll: Americans Fear Bird Flu's Effect on Finances Over Personal Health

Chrystal Blair

Since spring 2024, H5N1 avian influenza has affected humans and animals in the United States and Canada. A new poll finds most Americans are concerned about bird flu’s impact on egg prices.

KRCU Local Newscasts

Missouri and National Farms Face Infections of Avian Flu Strain Among Livestock

In early March, the Department of Agriculture reported an outbreak of the HPAI (avian influenza) in a commercial flock of chickens being raised for meat in Stoddard County, Missouri.

The turkeys in this barn on Noel Thompson's farm in central Iowa are tested routinely for disease, including avian influenza. No bird flu has been found in the commercial poultry industry in this country.

Agriculture

Poultry Industry Warily Watches Bird Flu Outbreak

Amy Mayer

Update: Avian influenza was found in a Foster Farms turkey flock in Stanislaus County, Calif., the company announced Monday. The outbreak is thought to...