Nation’s second-largest egg producer hit by bird flu as virus spreads across the US
Nation’s second-largest egg producer hit by bird flu as virus spreads across the US
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The Indiana farm said it is working with the state to combat the risk of spread to other birds as the virus proliferates across the nation. They sent out samples to be tested as “quickly as possible,” and implemented further biosecurity steps to their protocol.
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Now, the farm is working with the state’s Board of Animal Health and the state veterinarian on best practices to combat the risk of spread to other birds. It is continuing to monitor its other facilities in seven states. The announcement comes amid concerns about skyrocketing egg prices tied to mass cullings of flocks exposed to H5N1 bird flu.
Concerns about pricing come as the spread of the virus continues to spark concern across the country. The Biden administration had ordered more testing during its final days and invested more than $300 million toward monitoring and preparedness. A spokesperson for the agency told the outlet that there was a “short pause.”.
