USDA Invests $1 Billion to Combat Avian Flu and Lower Egg Prices
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USDA Invests $1 Billion to Combat Avian Flu and Lower Egg Prices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking decisive action to tackle the ongoing avian flu crisis and reduce soaring egg prices, with a $1 billion investment announced by Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins. This comprehensive strategy aims to strengthen biosecurity, aid affected farmers, and explore innovative solutions to protect the U.S. poultry industry.

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Breaking: Avian Influenza Strikes Dairy Cows Across America! What You Need to Know
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Breaking: Avian Influenza Strikes Dairy Cows Across America! What You Need to Know

Dr. Michael Payne, a researcher and outreach coordinator at the Western Institute of Food Safety and Security (WIFSS) a center within the University of California’s School of Veterinary Medicine, and the Director of the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program, an industry, academic regulatory partnership which promotes the health and welfare of livestock, provides insights into the behavior of the influenza virus: "Traditionally, mammals are considered dead-end hosts for the Influenza virus. While infected, mammals typically do not spread the virus to other animals. However, the recent cases in Michigan and Idaho suggest the possibility of lateral transmission between cows. Authorities are conducting extensive sampling and testing to confirm this."

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