Dairy Industry's Response to Avian Influenza Outbreak

Having trouble finding eggs in the grocery store this week? You're not alone. Bird flu is roiling egg farms across the country.

In April 2024, the first hens tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or H5N1. Since then, the avian flu has spread to turkeys, cows, and humans.

What are farmers doing to protect their flocks? And how worried should we be about catching it?

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