Poultry Farmers Forced To Kill A Half Million Birds After Avian Flu Outbreak
According to Christine Middlemiss, the chief veterinary officer, about 40 outbreaks have been confirmed by the government for avian flu so far this year. There were only 24 outbreaks for the entire 2020-21 bird flu season, which extends into spring. Once the avian flu was confirmed among the poultry, farmers were ordered to kill all birds at that location to prevent the spread of the flu to remaining healthy animals....