Senator John Zimmerman says time is of the essence when it comes to High-Path Avian Flu.
The ag industry’s fight against the virus is well into year three now. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled a billion-dollar strategy, and cases appear to have slowed lately.
Numbers from APHIS show no cases impacting more than 1,000 birds in more than a week. The last major infection was on February 25th at a commercial duck breeder in Indiana. On February 21st, more than 3 million egg layers were culled after an outbreak in Ohio.
USDA is also sending out a warning for barn cats. Washington-based “Wild Coast LLC” has recalled some frozen cat food due to HPAI contamination. The products are marketed as “Wild Coast Raw” and made with a free range chicken formula. Ag officials in both Oregon and Washington detected the virus in the food. The FDA says pet owners who use that food should watch for symptoms like lethargy and difficulty breathing.
A smaller U.S. turkey flock and resurgent avian flu have tightened supplies, driving prices higher even as other key holiday foods show mixed trends.
November 10, 2025 03:05 PM
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu (HPAI) cases are rising. In the last week, seven commercial turkey, duck, and egg layer flocks were culled across five Midwest states and California.
November 05, 2025 11:36 AM
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While there has been an increase in outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) this migration season, the CDC says the public health risk is low.
October 29, 2025 01:21 PM
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Approximately 42,000 birds were affected in the outbreak, officials said.
October 03, 2025 10:50 AM
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AFBF Economist Bearnt Nelson joins us with insights into current turkey flock sizes, HPAI concerns, and production impacts on holiday demand.
October 02, 2025 01:25 PM
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Farmers may benefit from higher turkey prices this holiday season, but risks from HPAI and limited poult placements could further strain the supply.
September 23, 2025 10:35 AM
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