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Investing.com -- The U.S. government has announced plans to invest up to $1 billion in efforts to control the spread of bird flu. The announcement was made by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins (NYSE:ROL) on Wednesday. The funds will be used to increase egg imports and provide other support to the poultry industry.
Since 2022, a bird flu outbreak has resulted in the death of 166 million chickens in the U.S., as per the data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In light of the ongoing crisis, the USDA is planning to offer free biosecurity audits to farms. This move is aimed at helping farmers improve their preventive measures against the disease.
Additionally, the USDA will increase the payment rates to farmers who are forced to cull their chickens due to bird flu. This measure is expected to provide financial relief to farmers who have been hit hard by the outbreak.
While the USDA is considering the use of vaccines for chickens, they have not yet authorized their use. The poultry industry is split on this issue, as the use of vaccines could potentially have trade implications. The decision on whether to use vaccines is still under consideration and will be made in the best interest of the industry and public health.
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