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35,000 Turkeys Depopulated in Utah Due to Avian Flu
9/27/2025
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- Nearly 35,000 turkeys in Sanpete County, Utah will be depopulated after avian flu was confirmed on September 26.
- The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has quarantined all commercial poultry facilities in the area.
- UDAF Commissioner Kelly Pehrson says the incident is unlikely to affect Thanksgiving turkey availability.
- Avian flu poses no immediate public health risk; owners should monitor flocks for signs.
