Why are more turkey flocks infected with avian flu? - WATTAgNet Industry News & Trends

5/27/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
by Roy Graber
by Roy Graber
<p>Why does it appear that U.S. turkeys are more susceptible to a highly pathogenic avian influenza infection than chickens? Dr. David Swayne of the United States Department of Agriculture offers a possible explanation.</p>
The number of U.S. turkey flocks to be affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 2022 is about four times the number layer and broiler flocks combined. So why are more flocks of U.S. … [+2091 chars]
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