avian flu

/ ˈeɪvɪən /

noun

1. another name for bird flu

Example Sentences

The demand for ethically produced eggs continues to grow as consumers become more distrustful of conventional egg supplies, especially following the spread of avian flu in recent years.

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If Washington cuts back further, “I think many states will find that it’s more efficient and cost effective” to work together, said Polis, whose state, Colorado, got help from the Agriculture Department and the CDC to battle outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian flu in poultry and dairy cattle, as well as a handful of human cases.

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Since the avian flu arrived en force in California’s dairy industry in 2024, not only has it sickened cows, it has killed hundreds of domestic cats.

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Stricter rules on releasing millions of gamebirds into the Welsh countryside are needed urgently over fears for native wildlife and the spread of avian flu, campaigners have said.

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In recent years, fears over the spread of avian flu strengthened calls for tougher regulation, he added.

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