Iowa to Cull 4.2M Chickens Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
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A bird flu outbreak in Iowa has led to the culling of 4.2 million chickens, while the virus has also been detected in alpacas for the first time. The CDC has reported two human cases in 2024, both with mild symptoms. The virus has spread to various animals, including dairy cows and barn cats, across multiple states. Despite the outbreak, pasteurized dairy and properly cooked poultry products remain safe for consumption.
- Bird flu updates: 4.2M infected chickens to be culled in Iowa, cases detected in alpacas USA TODAY
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- Post Holdings Reports Bird Flu Among Third-Party Poultry Flocks The Wall Street Journal
- Iowa reports first avian influenza outbreak this year in Sioux County Des Moines Register
- Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm NBC News
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