US Government working 'swiftly and diligently' to halt avian flu as disease hits 67 dairy herds

More than 92 million birds have died in worst outbreak since 2015

clock • 3 min read
At present, 67 dairy herds across nine US states have been infected by avian influenza
Image:

At present, 67 dairy herds across nine US states have been infected by avian influenza

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it is working ‘swiftly and diligently' to contain the spread of H5N1 avian influenza virus which has so far killed in excess of 92 million chickens, turkeys...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Farm Business

Cheers! UK wine production soars 55%

Cheers! UK wine production soars 55%

White wine leads the charge as 1,158 vineyards now registered with FSA

clock 27 March 2026 • 1 min read
Wales outlines further farmer funding options

Wales outlines further farmer funding options

Equipment, hedgerows and woodland creation named as areas of support in SFS Additional and Optional Layers

clock 27 March 2026 • 3 min read
Tight supplies and festivals support sheep prices

Tight supplies and festivals support sheep prices

With Ramadan over and Easter looming, the sheep market remains active, with latest prices up on a year ago.

clock 27 March 2026 • 2 min read