Infectious Diseases 2023

Infectious Diseases 2023

USA: Bird Flu causes extensive slaughter of egg type layers

11 November, 2023

Avian influenza incidents persist in the US, with over 2 million laying hens being culled in just one week. The first event occurred in Minnesota, involving 1 million layers, followed by a second event in Iowa with 1.2 million layers. Against the backdrop of studies focusing on vaccines showing positive efficacy data, a question emerges regarding whether the scientifically appropriate professional solution involves the killing of animals as a strategy to combat the epidemic. While vaccines prove effective with certain limitations, there exists a robust scientific foundation to advocate for judicious and proper solutions. Combining vaccines emerges as a crucial preventive method in effectively addressing the bird flu threat.