Turkey Farmers Use Lasers to Combat Bird Flu Amid Rising Risks
TL;DR
Turkey growers in Minnesota are using infrared laser projectors to deter waterfowl and prevent the spread of bird flu, with early reports suggesting they are effective in protecting flocks and reducing the risk of outbreaks.
- May the force be with them: Turkey growers turn to lasers to ward off bird flu MPR News
- As avian influenza cases ramp up, experts caution the mixing of one flu with another InForum
- HPAI detections slow, but fall migration increases risks texasfarmbureau.org
- Bird Flu-Related Killing of 400,000 Turkeys Prompts PETA Memorial, Call to Go Vegan People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
- MDARD - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Allegan County Flock State of Michigan (.gov)
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