Bird Flu Outbreaks Cause Significant Economic Losses in U.S. Dairy Industry
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The US government has paid over $230 million in subsidies to California dairy farms affected by bird flu, sparking criticism that these payments support industrial farming practices that may perpetuate the outbreak, while industry advocates argue they are vital for economic stability amid the crisis.
Topics:health#bird-flu#business#california-dairy-farms#industry-criticism#milk-production-losses#usda-subsidies
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