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4 snowy owls have died of bird flu in Massachusetts. But that toll may grow

Bird flu has killed at least four snowy owls in Massachusetts in recent weeks, adding the graceful white and black-patterned predators to its victims as it sweeps through the wild bird population.

USA Today on MSN · 1d

Iconic Sandhill cranes face mass die-off in bird flu outbreak

Other countries have seen mass crane die-offs caused by bird flu, from Israel to Japan to Hungary, where an at least 10,000 and possibly 20,000 Eurasian cranes died in the winter of 2023.

Boston 25 News on MSN · 8d

Seal at Massachusetts zoo dies from bird flu complications

A seal at a Massachusetts zoo died this month after contracting bird flu. Blue, the Buttonwood Park Zoo’s beloved 21-year-old harbor seal, died due to complications from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu , officials at the New Bedford zoo said Wednesday.

WLWT Cincinnati on MSN · 2d

Hundreds of sandhill cranes in southern Indiana reportedly dead from bird flu

The bird flu is taking out wildlife in some parts of Indiana. Birds known as the sandhill cranes are turning up dead on frozen lakes in LaPorte County, Indiana. Sign up for our Newsletters Around 600 cranes have died in Jackson County,

USA Today · 1d

Indiana bird flu cases explode, killing chickens, sandhill cranes, other waterfowl

There is no cure for the disease, which has a high mortality rate among birds but remains a low risk to people, according to the CDC

Bird Flu, Egg producers

The New York Times · 4d

Egg Prices Are Soaring. Bird Flu May Not Be the Only Culprit.

The nation’s biggest egg producer has seen rising revenues and profits. Now some Democrats are calling for an investigation into pricing practices in the industry.

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

Are Egg Producers Inflating Prices During the Bird Flu Outbreak to Boost Profits?

Egg producers blame the bird flu outbreak for driving prices to record highs, but critics believe giant companies are taking advantage of their market dominance to profit handsomely at the expense of budget-conscious egg buyers.

Oregonian · 1d

As egg costs climb, some accuse producers of inflating prices and blaming bird flu

The industry, and most experts, squarely blame bird flu. But advocacy groups, Democratic lawmakers and a Federal Trade Commission member are calling for a government investigation.

Bird flu blamed for "beloved" seal's unexpected death at Massachusetts zoo

Tests show bird flu caused the death of a 21-year-old harbor seal at a zoo in New Bedford, Massachusetts earlier this month.

Cape Cod Times21h

What is the USDA doing to lower egg prices? Here's what to know

Rollins stated this week that the USDA will make a $1 billion investment to lower the price of eggs in the country.

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Massachusetts zoo mourns beloved harbor seal who died of avian flu

Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal, is believed to have contracted the virus through contact with a wild bird, zoo officials ...

If there's an egg shortage, why isn't there a chicken shortage? A Massachusetts farmer explains.

A broiler is bred for rapid growth. It goes from a little chick to processing in less than two months, so they are very quickly replaced. Because of their short lifespan, there is also less time to be ...

Telegram9d

Bird flu: Positive tests in West Boylston, state says

WEST BOYLSTON — Positive cases of bird flu have been detected in West Boylston, according to the state Department of Fish and ...

Wicked Local10d

A new vaccine for bird flu has conditional approval for chickens. What to know

While the company has conditional approval, the USDA will still have to approve its larger use before farmers can give it to ...

WBUR8d

How bird flu 'upended' a Weymouth wildlife hospital

Day-to-day operations require more resources like protective gear, space in the hospital to isolate birds and money to ...

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