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Experts Address Avian Flu Crisis in North Carolina

4/26/2025

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On April 22, 2024, NC State University convened a crucial forum to tackle the devastating effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on animal agriculture and public health. Since its emergence in 2022, this outbreak has ravaged millions of birds and recently reached dairy cattle, prompting experts to explore vital biosecurity measures and the economic toll on North Carolina's farming community.

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On April 22, 2024, NC State University convened a crucial forum to tackle the devastating effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on animal agriculture and public health. Since its emergence in 2022, this outbreak has ravaged millions of birds and recently reached dairy cattle, prompting experts to explore vital biosecurity measures and the economic toll on North Carolina's farming community.