On the front lines against bird flu, egg farmers say they’re losing the battle
In April 2024, as his first hens tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus, Herbruck turned to the tried-and-true U.S. Department of Agriculture playbook, the "stamping-out" strategy that helped end the 2014-15 bird flu outbreak, which was the largest in the U.S. until now.
Are eggs safe to eat as bird flu spreads? Food to eat and avoid
So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.
Are Eggs Safe to Eat amid the Bird Flu Outbreak? Here Are Alternatives to Try as They Remain in Short Supply
Millions of egg-laying hens have been lost due to the bird flu, causing egg production to slow and prices to skyrocket
Egg Shortage in the U.S.: Bird Flu Wipes Out Millions of Hens
Egg prices are soaring in the U.S., and the reason goes beyond simple inflation. A massive outbreak of bird flu has wiped out millions of egg-laying hens, creating shortages and raising concerns far beyond grocery store shelves.
With Bird Flu Cases Reaching Record Highs, Is It Safe to Eat Eggs?
That said, the cost of eggs isn't the only issue at stake with an avian flu epidemic: There are a lot of questions about whether eating eggs can get you sick amid the outbreak. Is
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Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon
It looks like grocery shoppers hoping for soaring egg prices to turn around are likely to be waiting a while. Here's how bird ...
Trader Joe's is limiting egg purchases at all U.S. stores: What to know
With egg shortages impacting supply to stores across the country, and sending prices skyrocketing, one store is setting ...
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Ohio leads bird flu cases. What will happen to egg prices? Can you raise your own chickens?
Since Jan. 9, nearly 1.5 million cases have been reported, including: 700,000 egg-laying chickens 740,000 ... However, the outbreak of bird flu among wild birds and farm animals has affected ...
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On the frontline against bird flu, egg farmers fear they're losing the battle
The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren't working this time, according to some agricultural ...
Ohio leads nation in poultry losses as bird flu spikes
Chickens and turkeys at commercial poultry operations likely became infected with bird flu through contact with migrating ...
US Department of Agriculture detects second bird flu strain in dairy cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has detected a bird flu strain in dairy cattle that previously had not been seen in cows, ...