Tag: bird flu
Avian influenza is sending egg prices higher
Egg prices are on an upward trend, following avian influenza outbreak.
Ohio State Fair to offer poultry exhibitors new opportunity
Although poultry shows have been canceled, exhibitors have a new way to get into sale ring.
Nature’s calling, is anyone listening?
Overall, USDA estimates, 45 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks in 15 states have been euthanized in an effort to limit the spread of the contagious, deadly flu.
Precautions, preparation help Pa. brace for avian flu threat
Pennsylvania preparing in advance for avian influenza threat.
Ohio 4-H’er on poultry show ban: ‘In my heart, I still...
It’s hard, but Putnam County 4-H’er understands Ohio's decision to ban county fair poultry shows to minimize the risk of bird flu spreading.
Amid ban, poultry exhibitors told to think creatively
County and state fairs still deciding what to do about this year's poultry ban.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Canada geese in Michigan
Michigan confirms first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in free-ranging Canada geese.
America’s egg shortage: How the bird flu is affecting consumers
The average price of a dozen eggs has just about doubled since the end of May.
Ohio cancels all poultry shows to minimize bird flu risk
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has canceled all 2015 live bird exhibitions at county and independent fairs, the Ohio State Fair, and all other gatherings of birds for show or for sale, including auctions and swap meets.
Five more chicken flocks in Midwest with bird flu; 37 million...
Five more flocks in Iowa and Nebraska have been confirmed with highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza (HPAI).
