Coverage dated May 27, 2024 to May 28, 2024

More than 4 million chickens to be killed in Iowa after officials detect bird flu on farm

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The steep loss from the top egg-producing state triggered a disaster proclamation from Iowa's governor.

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Green Field Reporter
Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published May 27, 2024
Green Field Reporter's feed description
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — More than 4 million chickens in Iowa will have to be killed after a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was detected at a large egg farm, the state announced Tuesday. Crews are in the process of killing 4.2 million chickens after the disease was found at a farm […]
La Crosse Tribune
Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm (opens La Crosse Tribune)
Published May 27, 2024
La Crosse Tribune's feed description
More than 4 million chickens in Iowa will have to be killed after a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was detected at a large egg farm. The outbreak
The Daily Caller
Officials To Kill Over 4,000,000 Chickens After Bird Flu Strikes Farm: REPORT (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 28, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
Over 4 million egg-laying chickens are scheduled for execution after officials discovered the flock was reportedly impacted by bird flu in Sioux County, Iowa.
Time
4.2M Chickens Must Be Killed After Bird Flu Hits Iowa Farm (opens Time)
Published May 28, 2024
Time's feed description
Crews are in the process of killing 4.2 million chickens after the disease was found at a farm in Sioux County, Iowa.
Fortune
More than 90 million chickens have died in the bird flu outbreak, with an Iowa egg farm the latest to test positive (opens Fortune)
Published May 28, 2024
Fortune's feed description
Health and agriculture officials have said the risk to the public remains low.
Sioux City Journal
Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Sioux County (opens Sioux City Journal)
Published May 28, 2024
Sioux City Journal's feed description
More than 4 million chickens will have to be killed after a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was detected at a large egg farm in Sioux County.
CBS News
More than 4 million chickens to be killed in Iowa after officials detect bird flu on farm (opens CBS News)
Published May 28, 2024
CBS News's feed description
The steep loss from the top egg-producing state triggered a disaster proclamation from Iowa's governor.
Legitgov
Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm – CLG News (opens Legitgov)
Published May 28, 2024

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