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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is deploying additional personnel and expanding testing efforts to combat a recent spike in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a fast-spreading virus that has already killed millions …
State Mobilizes as Avian Flu Cases Surge Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced significant progress in its five-pronged strategy to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), improve biosecurity in poultry production, and reduce egg …
USDA Reports Progress in Combating Avian Flu and Lowering Egg Prices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a public health advisory concerning a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections tied to backyard poultry. The investigation, …
Salmonella Danger in Your Backyard? Protect Your Family from Hidden Risks Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under the direction of Secretary Brooke Rollins, recently launched a $1 billion initiative aimed at addressing the ongoing challenges posed by …
USDA Unveils $1 Billion Plan to Combat Avian Flu, Stabilize Egg Prices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On February 20, 2025, Secretary Brooke Rollins convened a roundtable with two dozen farmers from seven states to address pressing agricultural challenges, including strategies to combat avian …
Farmers and Secretary Rollins Unite to Tackle Avian Flu, Slash Egg Prices, and Spark Rural Recovery Read More