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Rising H5N1 Threat Sparks Urgent Poultry Biosecurity Measures

10/31/2025

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The risk of H5N1 spreading to domestic poultry rises as fall wild bird migration begins.
The virus has culled 7.3 million birds since September, threatening food supply chains and local economies.
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture urges poultry owners to implement strict biosecurity measures.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is developing a vaccination plan as the industry remains hesitant.

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The risk of H5N1 spreading to domestic poultry rises as fall wild bird migration begins.
The virus has culled 7.3 million birds since September, threatening food supply chains and local economies.
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture urges poultry owners to implement strict biosecurity measures.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is developing a vaccination plan as the industry remains hesitant.