"Avian Flu Outbreaks Rock California's Poultry Industry"

Avian flu outbreaks have devastated poultry farms in California, with nearly a million birds slaughtered in Sonoma County and Merced County due to the highly contagious virus. The disease has led to economic losses for farmers and caused a spike in egg prices. Experts attribute the outbreaks to migratory birds spreading the virus, and climate change is increasing the risk of such incidents. Strict biosecurity measures are being implemented, and concerns are raised about backyard chickens potentially spreading the flu to commercial farms. The poultry industry faces a long road to recovery as farms work to rebuild their flocks and mitigate the impact of the outbreaks.