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A second problem with the new avian flu plan is, in Rasmussen's view, that it doesn't even really acknowledge that a vaccine was conditionally approved in February and early March, nor mention using it to prevent infection in poultry, which would help to limit spread and reduce the chances of a more human-adapted variant emerging.

Three months into 2025, over 30 million birds have been culled to control avian flu in the U.S.

A new strain of avian flu, more deadly to humans, was detected in a broiler flock in Mississippi.

More than 30 countries—including China, France, and South Korea—have implemented vaccination programs to combat avian flu.

Since 2022, avian flu has cost the industry billions, with taxpayer-funded bailouts supporting losses.