From 2014 to 2015, the United States experienced one of the largest animal disease outbreaks in history. Highly pathogenic Avian Influenza, or the “bird flu,” had spread to over 21 different states, resulting in the depopulation of roughly 50 million commercial birds.
Now, in 2024, the United States again faces an Avian Influenza outbreak, but this time, poultry are not the only species being impacted.
The current outbreak began in February 2022, and approximately 100.71 million birds have been affected in 48 states since. While a drastic number of birds are being affected this time around, cattle have also been discovered to contract this virus.
Aug 6, 2024
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