How The H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Affects Poultry Prices
The bird flu crisis is hitting home, and it's not just about health; it's shaking up the poultry industry and our wallets too.
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Health Officials Issue Avian Flu Warnings For Bird Hunters
In the wake of numerous infections and the first death from avian influenza (bird flu) in a human in the U.S., the Grant County Health District is recommending numerous precautions for waterfowl hunters.
Health officials are advising hunters to stay alert for any sick or dead birds they might encounter, and to take other precautions including wearing protective eyewear, gloves, and a facemask when
Bird Flu Driving Egg Costs Higher
Shoppers were buying more eggs to bake Christmas treats ahead of the holiday season at the same time U.S. wholesale egg prices were up 150 percent from last year. Reuters said the average retail price of a dozen eggs surpassed $3.60 in November, that’s $2.50 higher ...
Health Officials Continue To Watch Bird Flu
With cases of bird flu in cattle reported across the western U.S., as well as cases in pigs and humans here in the Northwest, health officials are watching the H5N1 strain very closely. But, why is this strain so devastating for domestic birds?
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First Case Of HPAI Reported In Washington’s Stevens County
The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Stevens County late last week. WSDA said in addition to the Stevens County cases, bird flu was detected in an Okanogan County flock. The Dep...
HPAI Confirmed In Southern Washington Poultry Operation
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza this year in a commercial poultry operation. The WSDA says a commercial farm in Franklin County reported high numbers of sudden deaths in chickens on Friday, October 11th. In addi...
Scientists say bird flu is on the way. Just not in a big hurry.
I don't know about you, but I've been hearing about bird flu for the last couple of years.
An Average Person's Guide To Understanding the Bird Flu in the US
With news about the bird flu becoming more common as the situation is unfolding, learn what you need to be concerned about and avoid the panic.
Confirmed Case of Bird Flu Found in Benton County Flock
Authorities say there is a very low risk to humans
Egg Prices Double During the Past Year
Eggs are more expensive than they were last year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of a dozen Grade A eggs jumped from $1.82 last year to almost $3.60 in 2022. While part of the increase is due to the rising price of chicken feed, the real culprit is highly pathogenic avian influenza. HPAI ha...