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Avian Flu Crisis: 20M Birds Lost, Human Cases Surge

3/13/2025

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Avian flu has wreaked havoc in California's San Joaquin Valley, claiming nearly 20 million birds since 2022. Human cases are on the rise, with 70 confirmed across the country. A troubling genetic mutation in the H5N1 virus discovered in dairy cows raises fears of increased transmission. Meanwhile, despite a drop in wholesale prices, consumers continue to face soaring egg costs.

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Avian flu has wreaked havoc in California's San Joaquin Valley, claiming nearly 20 million birds since 2022. Human cases are on the rise, with 70 confirmed across the country. A troubling genetic mutation in the H5N1 virus discovered in dairy cows raises fears of increased transmission. Meanwhile, despite a drop in wholesale prices, consumers continue to face soaring egg costs.