- a variation of avian influenza.
avian flu
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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As avian flu spread like wildfire through the industry, poultry farmers were forced to cull 26 million birds, leading prices to skyrocket.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The civil antitrust lawsuit would target companies that significantly hiked egg prices in 2024 and 2025 due to a supply shortage attributed to avian flu.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The company said the falling prices reflected improved supply as avian flu subsided and average flock sizes increased.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
Still, threats remain: Rat poison, electrocution on power lines, lead poisoning, West Nile virus and avian flu top the list.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
“Are you trying to give us all avian flu? Put that down! Throw it away! And—take a shower, for Pete’s sake!”
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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