Massive Culling: Minnesota Farm to Slaughter 1 Million Chickens Due to Avian Influenza

Nearly 1 million chickens on a Minnesota egg farm will be slaughtered due to the presence of highly contagious bird flu, with additional flocks in South Dakota and Iowa also affected. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the virus and stated that the entire flock is culled to prevent further spread. The egg and poultry industry has been grappling with bird flu since last year, resulting in the slaughter of millions of birds and higher prices. While the number of cases has decreased in 2023, Minnesota and Iowa have been hit the hardest. Bird flu poses no threat to food safety, and infections in humans are rare.