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• Poultry Farms Brace for Bird Flu Surge as Outbreaks Spread Across the U.S.

  Bird flu cases are surging across the United States as major outbreaks have been confirmed this week. Georgia officials have responded to a sweeping outbreak at a commercial poultry farm, escalating biosecurity measures to contain the spread. In Indiana, over 93,000 birds in commercial and backyard flocks have been affected since October, with Elkhart and LaGrange counties under active surveillance, according to Indiana Public Media.Michigan reported two new commercial flock infections in Ottawa County just yesterday. This brings the 2025 count to seven cases in the county as detected by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, underscoring warnings from the state agriculture department to intensify biosecurity and limit flock exposure to wild birds.The Food and Drug Administration announced it will test 300 samples of aged raw cow’s milk cheese from warehouses and distribution centers across the country for possible H5N1 contamination. This comes after ongoing outbreaks in multiple states and warning that raw, unpasteurized milk can act as a vector for bird flu and other harmful pathogens, as reported by MSN.Nationally, poultry farms face mounting strain as Thanksgiving approaches. Think Global Health notes that since September 1, outbreaks have wiped out 1.2 million turkeys and over 5.5 million egg-laying hens, disrupting the supply chain far more severely than last year. Reuters reports that new outbreaks in Europe are also raising fears of fresh crises with wide culls and potential food price impacts.Globally, the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain continues to spread rapidly in Europe and the UK. Ireland imposed a mandatory housing order for poultry and captive birds after recording its first H5N1 farm outbreak since 2022. Governments are urging enhanced biosecurity as wild bird migration increases the risk of transmission, particularly with the new H5N1 strain, which can take up to 72 hours to kill birds, allowing more time for the virus to spread.Novel transmission routes remain under scrutiny. A preprint study cited by BioRxiv describes the unexpected detection of H5N1 viral RNA in bovine semen collected during a California dairy farm outbreak, albeit without proof that the virus is infectious in this form.Public health authorities, including the CDC, advise that the overall risk to people remains low. Human infection is rare and usually requires close unprotected contact with infected birds or contaminated environments. Current focus is squarely on disrupting transmission among birds to safeguard poultry stocks and limit economic fallout.Thanks for tuning in to this week’s Bird Flu update. Remember to come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Urgent Bird Flu Crisis: Soaring Outbreaks Devastate US Poultry Industry Ahead of Thanksgiving

  Officials and experts are sounding the alarm as bird flu, particularly the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain, hits a critical phase in the United States. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, since the start of September alone, outbreaks have wiped out 1.2 million turkeys—twenty times more than during the same period last year—as flocks are devastated just ahead of Thanksgiving. Chicken farms are also reeling, with 5.5 million hens lost, double the previous year’s pace, with poultry producers and supermarkets bracing for higher prices and tighter supply. As reported by KFOX and The National Desk, last week Cal-Maine, the nation’s largest egg supplier, temporarily halted production after avian flu was discovered at a Texas facility, resulting in nearly 2 million hens being euthanized. Agriculture economist Bernt Nelson notes that the virus has now jumped species, with confirmed outbreaks in dairy cattle for the first time. Infected cows produce less milk, and although pasteurization kills the virus, the economic blow to farmers is substantial.U.S. authorities have formed a federal response team spanning the CDC, FDA, and Department of Agriculture to coordinate monitoring, containment, and public communication. The CDC has issued a health alert after a second U.S. farm worker, this time in Texas, tested positive for H5N1. Officials emphasize that the risk to the public remains low and there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission. Nevertheless, the government warns hobby poultry owners to vigilantly protect backyard flocks from wild birds to prevent further spread.Globally, the situation is equally concerning. Germany has culled over half a million birds since September as a virulent strain sweeps the country, and local authorities in Rhineland-Palatinate report new suspected cases arriving daily. Reuters and European animal health authorities report that Europe has already seen bird flu outbreaks in a record number of countries this fall, with Poland, Spain, Germany, and Hungary facing especially severe early waves. In Japan, a third major outbreak this season will force the culling of more than 600,000 chickens in Niigata Prefecture. Meanwhile, scientists are closely tracking the virus’s evolution. Recent research highlights the appearance of H5N1 RNA in bovine semen, though the implications for dairy transmission remain unclear. A variant in Cambodia is also showing increased adaptation to mammals, raising international vigilance.Thank you for tuning in to this important bird flu update. Be sure to come back next week for more coverage and insights. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Thanksgiving Turkey Shortage Looms: Bird Flu Outbreak Surges Across US

  Bird flu outbreaks have surged again across the United States this fall, putting pressure on poultry supplies and raising fresh concerns ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, since September, almost 7 million farmed birds have been affected, including about 1.3 million turkeys, threatening turkey availability nationwide. Hundreds of thousands of additional birds were impacted in outbreaks reported in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Idaho, and Iowa in recent days, alongside new cases in wild flocks from California to Georgia.The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirms that both commercial and backyard flocks are suffering, with 66 flocks affected just in the most recent wave. Since the initial outbreak began in 2022, nearly 183 million birds across the country have succumbed to the virus or been culled to prevent further spread. The pattern of outbreaks aligns closely with wild bird migration seasons, which experts at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital say have become the “new norm” for seasonal flare-ups.Compounding the situation, recent bird flu detections have hit dairy cows in Idaho, Nebraska, and Texas, echoing the earlier spread to over 1,000 herds since last year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports around 70 human cases in the U.S., primarily among workers in poultry and dairy operations. Although most cases have been mild, at least one U.S. fatality was recorded earlier this year in Louisiana—a man over 65 with underlying health problems, exposed to infected birds. The CDC stresses that person-to-person spread has not yet been documented in these American cases, though researchers caution that person-to-person transmission could eventually emerge in some settings, especially where workers have close contact with infected animals.Globally, reports from the World Health Organization indicate that new human cases remain rare, with just over a dozen detected worldwide in the past six months—mostly in Cambodia—while European and Asian nations have enacted mass culls to contain outbreaks in farms and wildlife. The impact on agriculture, trade, and public health continues to mount, particularly as virus mutations enable crossover into additional species.This week, the situation in the U.S. is further complicated by a partial government shutdown, which has left critical federal agencies working at limited capacity, reducing coordination and up-to-date guidance for local responders.Thanks for tuning in to this update. Come back next week for more news. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Surging Bird Flu Outbreak Decimates US Poultry Industry, Threatens Thanksgiving Supply

  Bird flu activity is surging in the United States as the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza sweeps through commercial poultry operations and backyard flocks from coast to coast. Minnesota, the nation’s top turkey producer, is at the epicenter, with more than 665,000 birds affected this month, according to the Centers for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. Major outbreaks have hit turkey farms in Meeker and Otter Tail counties, while a broiler chicken facility in Georgia reported over 139,000 birds infected. Over the past 30 days, the USDA confirms 64 new flock outbreaks nationwide, impacting nearly 3.6 million birds.This renewed outbreak comes as wild bird migration brings seasonal flare-ups. Experts at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital say H5N1 has settled into a predictable autumn pattern. Infection among wild birds, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast, is leading to widespread culls on U.S. farms. The virus’s persistence and high transmission rates have forced the culling of millions of birds, and industry groups warn this puts pressure on the supply of turkeys and eggs ahead of Thanksgiving. The American Farm Bureau Federation reports wholesale turkey prices are up 40 percent, and the national turkey flock is the smallest in 40 years.Complicating the U.S. response, a recent government shutdown has led to suspended routine communication between the CDC and USDA and left states without up-to-date federal guidance, according to the Advisory Board. Public health officials urge caution but note that, so far, there is no sustained human-to-human transmission. In 2025, the CDC confirmed human cases in farm workers and, for the first time, a child. The death of a Louisiana man in January marked the first U.S. human fatality from H5N1. Globally, Europe is seeing a sharp seasonal rise in cases, with Germany culling more than 500,000 birds since September and Hungary reporting a concerning outbreak on a farm with nearly 20,000 ducks. The World Organisation for Animal Health warns these outbreaks threaten food supplies and could drive up prices worldwide. The situation remains fluid, with new outbreaks continuing in Asia, Europe, and South America.Thanks for tuning in to this bird flu news update. Come back next week for the latest headlines. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out QuietPlease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Bird Flu Outbreak Sparks Concerns over America's Preparedness

  A nationwide resurgence of bird flu is raising fears about America’s readiness to manage a widening outbreak, as cases surge in both commercial poultry and wild birds. Axios reports that over the past month, influenza has been detected in 62 commercial and backyard flocks across 17 states, affecting at least 6.6 million birds and prompting concerns about potential food price hikes. Scientists and public health leaders warn that the highly contagious H5N1 virus is also appearing in wildlife: Canada geese in Michigan and Illinois, a swan in Missouri, various duck species in New York, and even a black bear in Colorado, according to the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.Georgia confirmed its fifth outbreak of bird flu this year in a commercial operation, leading to the culling of 140,000 chickens over the weekend, as reported by Healthbeat Atlanta. With 345,000 birds affected in the state since early 2022, agriculture experts stress the serious threat to the nation’s largest poultry sector. Federal and state containment efforts continue, though authorities note that the recent government shutdown has hampered coordination and may impact compensation for affected farmers.Public health officials stress that while the main risk remains to poultry, spillover to mammals—including humans—remains a constant concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 70 human cases in the U.S. since April 2024, with one fatality. Most U.S. cases have involved direct exposure to infected animals, and the CDC emphasizes there is no sustained human-to-human transmission detected. However, global experts are urging vigilance. According to Euronews, the World Health Organization’s virologists warn that some bird flu strains “have everything it takes to trigger a pandemic.” Recent research published in Nature points to the adaptation of the H9N2 strain that may increase its risk of infecting people.Internationally, surveillance and containment are under pressure. In Canada, Alberta Health Services has urged visitors to a petting zoo to get tested after an outbreak among farm birds. European and Asian health agencies are closely tracking both wild and domestic avian outbreaks, with concerns heightened by seasonal migration patterns.Experts reiterate the importance of reporting symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, or conjunctivitis if exposed to birds, and urge continued monitoring of both animal and human cases as migratory bird season accelerates.Thank you for tuning in. Join us next week for more essential updates. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out QuietPlease dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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