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Hickman's Family Farms Loses 95% of Arizona Chickens to Bird Flu, Faces 2-Year Recovery

Originally Published 7 months ago — by KJZZ

Hickman's Family Farms, the largest egg producer in the Southwest, has lost 95% of its Arizona chickens—about 6 million birds—due to a bird flu outbreak, prompting calls for vaccination approval and an estimated two-year rebuild period, amid ongoing concerns about avian influenza's impact on the poultry industry.

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Bird Flu Outbreak Affects Over 2 Million Hens in Arizona Poultry Farms

Originally Published 7 months ago — by ABC15 Arizona

Poultry at Hickman's Family Farms in Maricopa County, Arizona, tested positive for avian flu, leading to quarantine measures. No eggs from infected birds have entered the food supply, and there are no human health concerns reported. The CDC considers the risk to the public low, with only those directly caring for birds at higher risk.

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