Massive culling of laying hens due to avian influenza
Two commercial egg-laying flocks, each comprising over one million birds, are being culled due to an outbreak of avian influenza. One flock tested positive on January 21 in Newton, Missouri, while the second was confirmed today in Mercer County, Ohio. The first flock contains 1.175 million birds, and the second has 1.432 million birds. Given this situation, it is not surprising that egg prices are soaring.
Furthermore, we must ask ourselves what measures the Veterinary Services in the United States are implementing in an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus that has significantly impacted the poultry and dairy industries since the beginning of 2022 and 2024, respectively?
Those who criticize Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his alleged anti-vaccine stance may wish to reflect on their own professional perspectives regarding vaccines, particularly in relation to the bird flu vaccine.