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USDA Unveils $1 Billion Plan to Combat Bird Flu Crisis

3/4/2025

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a bold $1 billion initiative to tackle the devastating bird flu crisis that has resulted in the loss of over 40 million egg-laying chickens. This comprehensive plan focuses on enhancing biosecurity, supporting farmers, and advancing vaccine research, all while the nation grapples with ongoing egg shortages that are driving prices skyward.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a bold $1 billion initiative to tackle the devastating bird flu crisis that has resulted in the loss of over 40 million egg-laying chickens. This comprehensive plan focuses on enhancing biosecurity, supporting farmers, and advancing vaccine research, all while the nation grapples with ongoing egg shortages that are driving prices skyward.