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.
Eric Weaver with UNL joins us to share about a promising new HPAI vaccine, early test results, next steps in development, and its potential impact on the livestock industry.
April 28, 2026 05:03 PM
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$2 million project tests fogging system to stop the virus in poultry facilities
April 09, 2026 12:45 PM
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More than 15 million birds were affected by bird flu, but fewer outbreaks are helping bring egg prices down
April 02, 2026 11:50 AM
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Bigger flocks are rebuilding egg and poultry supply.
March 25, 2026 06:00 AM
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As spring migration ramps up, USDA officials warn farmers about rising bird flu risks and urge stronger biosecurity measures. Resources are available through APHIS to help protect livestock.
March 24, 2026 10:24 AM
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APHIS Veterinary Medical Officer Dr. Chelsey Shiveley discusses USDA’s biosecurity resources available to poultry producers ahead of spring migration, increasing the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) threatens commercial flocks.
March 18, 2026 02:08 PM
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