USDA to Invest One Billion Dollars to Fight Bird Flu

Dan February 28, 2025 Agri-Business, Avian Influenza, Funding, Livestock, Poultry

The New USDA Secretary has announced a $1 billion comprehensive strategy to fight highly pathogenic avian influenza, protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices.

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USDA to Invest One Billion Dollars to Fight Bird Flu

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