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Pa. cleared to resume normal poultry trade following HI-PATH outbreak

BY: - August 30, 2023

After more than a year of combating an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, afflicting poultry farms across the commonwealth, state officials said Wednesday that Pennsylvania has received the “all clear” to resume normal international poultry trade. 

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A Tyson Poultry truck backs up to its load dock at a processing plant February 25, 2004 in Carthage, Texas. East Texas Poultry Producers and Farmers are concerned that the newest Avian Flu strain, most recently found in a flock in Houston, might spread to other flocks within East Texas. The Poultry industry in Texas is a mult-million dollar business for the state and fears of further flock infections could cripple the industry. (Photo by Mario Villafuerte/Getty Images)

The real cost of eggs is greater than you think | Opinion

BY: - April 12, 2023

When veterinarians can’t advocate for animals, everyone suffers.

Deadly bird flu sweeps states, including Pa., straining farmers | Analysis

BY: - May 3, 2022

Pa.'s first case of avian influenza was confirmed April 16 on a Lancaster County farm.