"California's Poultry Industry in Crisis: The Devastating Impact of Avian Flu"

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"California's Poultry Industry in Crisis: The Devastating Impact of Avian Flu"
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Avian flu outbreaks have devastated poultry farms in California, leading to the slaughter of over 1 million birds in Sonoma and Merced counties. The highly contagious virus, spread by migratory birds, has prompted strict biosecurity measures and a state of emergency declaration in Sonoma County. The outbreaks have caused a spike in egg prices and raised concerns about the virus spreading to backyard flocks. Despite the challenges, affected farmers are working to recover and rebuild their flocks.

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