The ag sector remains on alert for high path avian influenza, with farmers implementing a number of biosecurity protocols.
Purdue University researchers have now developed a diagnostic test for rapidly detecting the virus.
Dr. Mohit Verma, with the university, spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the test, the benefit to producers, and next steps.
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Researchers out of the United Kingdom are using gene editing technology to help make High-Path Avian Flu less of a threat to poultry.
To mark the end of National Chicken Month, we take a look at how the U.S. poultry industry is making a slow and steady recovery following the widespread outbreak of High-Path Avian Flu (HPAI) in 2022 that devastated commercial flocks across the country.
Egg prices have been on a roller coaster this year, soaring sky-high and falling back down to Earth in just a few months.
In June, prices were down 77% compared to the highest weekly price in 2022.
According to the USDA Outlook Board, margins could improve for producers depending on a decrease in cases of High-Path Avian Flu (HPAI).
