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Senators Demand Action on Livestock Vaccination Amid Bird Flu Crisis

12/11/2025

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Twenty-three U.S. senators urged U.S. President Donald Trump to finalize a science-based vaccination plan for livestock.
They cite a bird flu outbreak that has killed 180 million poultry since 2022.
The senators asked for feedback from industry experts as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) develops the strategy.
They warn of potential trade implications because the poultry industry remains divided on the plan, and details are scarce.

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Twenty-three U.S. senators urged U.S. President Donald Trump to finalize a science-based vaccination plan for livestock.
They cite a bird flu outbreak that has killed 180 million poultry since 2022.
The senators asked for feedback from industry experts as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) develops the strategy.
They warn of potential trade implications because the poultry industry remains divided on the plan, and details are scarce.