Agriculture experts closely tracking economic impact of avian flu outbreak

Farmers across the country are keeping a close eye on their livestock for signs of H5N1, a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza that's been present in wild birds and commercial poultry since early 2022. Hundreds of commercial poultry operations have been affected and it's started to spread to dairy cows.
Last week, Cal-Maine, the nation's largest producer and distributor of fresh eggs temporarily stopped production after the flu was detected at its Texas facility. The company said it has to euthanize almost 2 million hens.
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[@scrane5500]

Could you also cover BLV in dairy cows and cattle and how it is being linked to breast and lung cancers? Thanks

[@barbarashaffer8486]

it must be election year...