Kent County, Del. chickens test positive for bird flu - WHYY
More than 120,000 chickens on the farm were impacted by the outbreak, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
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- Avian influenza outbreaks on Delmarva poultry farms and containment measures, including culling and movement restrictions, which have affected Delaware’s poultry sector in past years.[2][4]
- Impacts of staffing and processing capacity on Delaware poultry operations, sometimes leading to temporary depopulation or plant slowdowns during earlier pandemic periods.[3]
- Public health messages clarifying that avian influenza in birds does not pose a food safety risk for meat or eggs, though outbreaks can disrupt production.[2]
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