Live bird farms ordered to euthanize healthy flocks due to potential spread of Avian Flu

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Despite efforts to control the Avian Flu, cases are growing in the United States and Pennsylvania. On Friday, the rapid increase in infections prompted the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to order all 12 of its bird farms to euthanize or sell its healthy birds. Even though the flocks have tested negative […]

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Despite efforts to control the Avian Flu, cases are growing in the United States and Pennsylvania. On Friday, the rapid increase in infections prompted the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to order all 12 of its bird farms to euthanize or sell its healthy birds.
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The impact of the decision by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture remains to be seen, but it comes at a time when egg prices are at a record high.