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Laser Technology Shields Livestock from Bird Flu Outbreak

1/29/2025

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Mike Martz from Martz's Game Farm in Dalmatia, Pennsylvania, is revolutionizing bird protection by employing lasers to fend off wild birds and safeguard his livestock from bird flu. This cutting-edge approach has proven effective, keeping 80 to 90 percent of birds at bay after a devastating outbreak claimed thousands of his flock. Health officials assure the public that the risk remains low.

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Mike Martz from Martz's Game Farm in Dalmatia, Pennsylvania, is revolutionizing bird protection by employing lasers to fend off wild birds and safeguard his livestock from bird flu. This cutting-edge approach has proven effective, keeping 80 to 90 percent of birds at bay after a devastating outbreak claimed thousands of his flock. Health officials assure the public that the risk remains low.