WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA (RFD News) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $2 million into a new effort aimed at slowing the spread of Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
A Purdue University research team is testing an anti-viral fogging system designed to target the virus in the air and on surfaces inside poultry facilities.
Researchers say the technology uses a natural oil compound that can disrupt the HPAI virus’s spread. They hope the new approach could give farmers a practical tool to better protect flocks and prevent future outbreaks.
Since the beginning of the bird flu outbreak in 2021-2022, HPAI has led to the culling of more than 90 million birds in the U.S. since 2022, resulting in losses in the billions for U.S. poultry and egg producers.
Higher livestock prices reflect resilient demand, even as disease and herd shifts reshape 2026 supply expectations.
February 10, 2026 04:11 PM
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Georgia has regained its HPAI-free status after a swift response to October’s detection. Commissioner Tyler Harper urges producers to stay vigilant and maintain biosecurity.
December 08, 2025 01:29 PM
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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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