Millions of birds in at least 17 states are being rapidly killed in a determined attempt to bring a dangerous strain of Avian flu under control. And Avian
Highlights
- Avian flu outbreaks in the United States during 2022 have already surpassed the minor detections experienced in 2016 and 2017.
- Millions of birds in at least 17 states are being rapidly killed in a determined attempt to bring a dangerous strain of Avian Flu under control.
- Experts say Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a serious disease and requires a rapid response because it is highly contagious and often fatal to chickens.
- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta have not detected any human cases of H5N1 so far in 2022.
- In 2014-15, more than 50 million birds were killed to control the virus.