"Rising Avian Flu Crisis Threatens Poultry Industry and Consumers Nationwide"

Northern California's poultry industry, particularly in Sonoma County, is facing a severe avian flu outbreak, leading to the euthanization of over one million birds, with statewide losses exceeding three million. This has resulted in a local emergency declaration, significant impacts on the $50 million poultry sector, egg shortages, and rising prices. Both commercial and backyard poultry operations are implementing strict biosecurity measures to prevent further spread of the disease. The outbreak is affecting local businesses and consumers, with noticeable disruptions in the availability of eggs and poultry products in the market.