the U.S. Doesn't Vaccinate Poultry Against Bird Flu

Why the U.S. Doesn’t Vaccinate Poultry Against Bird Flu
Without a new policy including vaccines, the government will continue to slaughter every flock with a bird flu infection to limit the spread of the disease. Those deaths have totaled over 166 million birds in the U.S. since 2022.
RFK Jr. against vaccinating poultry for bird flu, says it could turn ‘flocks into mutation factories’
Kennedy Jr. The Health and Human Services Secretary for the Trump administration- known for questioning vaccines- said that vaccinating American poultry stocks against the bird flu virus could turn them into "mutation factories.
The US may start vaccinating chickens and cows against bird flu
The US Department of Agriculture announced it will allocate $100 million to develop vaccines and other therapies to help contain the spread of bird flu on poultry and dairy farms
Bird flu solution: Vaccinate chickens or slaughter every infected flock?
Vaccines could be a way to suppress bird flu in the U.S. and avoid the slaughter of millions of chickens amid the rising price of eggs. But there are some concerns, too. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr. warns vaccinating poultry for bird flu could backfire
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned vaccines could turn "birds into mutant factories."
Flu vaccine offered to Isle of Man poultry workers
People at risk of exposure to avian flu on the Isle of Man have been invited to take up the offer of a flu vaccine. Manx Care and the island's public health directorate said it wanted to lower the risk of poultry workers and bird handlers getting human and avian flu at the same time.
Bird Flu Crisis: Why the US Is Resisting a Vaccine Despite Skyrocketing Egg Prices
The United States is facing a dilemma over poultry vaccination as egg prices soar. While vaccinating against bird flu could prevent mass culling and stabilise supply, concerns over trade restrictions and virus monitoring have slowed progress.
US Explores Bird Flu Vaccines as Egg Prices Soar
The US government is considering bird flu vaccines to prevent the mass culling of infected chickens, which has driven egg prices to nearly $6 per dozen.
What is bird flu? Here's everything you need to know about the virus affecting chickens and dairy cattle
The ongoing bird flu outbreak has led to wild bird deaths, slaughtered livestock, and hazardous conditions for dairy industry ...
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Bird flu detected in Noxubee County chickens
This is the third case of avian influenza uncovered in commercial poultry in Mississippi since the spring of 2023.
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Chicken Run: The cruel price of Avian Flu
When egg prices are high, people hold off on making omelets. When the prices of eggs stay high, and in fact continue to rise due to circumstances like bird flu, people start feeling the pressure on ...
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Montanans flock to local eggs and backyard chickens
In recent months, especially with outbreaks of bird flu, egg prices have been playing chicken. Many are flocking to the store to get chicks of their own.
Waterford Township poultry farm sees demand for eggs increase, partly due to bird flu
The nationwide bird flu outbreak has impacted egg prices, but small farms like Copley Fresh Start Farm are taking precautions ...
Bird flu was detected at Staten Island live poultry market
Bird flu was detected at a Staten Island live poultry market last week, according to the New York state Department of ...
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Chicken Coops Are Going Viral—Here's What to Know Before Getting One
Before buying a chicken coop, educate yourself on avian influenza precautions, check local laws, and consider all the ...
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Avian flu detected in Belgian cats as outbreaks continue at US poultry and dairy farms
Belgian authorities last week reported the country’s first H5 avian flu detections in domestic cats, which lived on a poultry ...