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Bird Flu Outbreaks Cause Significant Economic Losses in U.S. Dairy Industry

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Source: Los Angeles Times
Bird Flu Outbreaks Cause Significant Economic Losses in U.S. Dairy Industry
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The US government has paid over $230 million in subsidies to California dairy farms affected by bird flu, sparking criticism that these payments support industrial farming practices that may perpetuate the outbreak, while industry advocates argue they are vital for economic stability amid the crisis.

Topics:healthbusiness#bird-flu#business#california-dairy-farms#industry-criticism#milk-production-losses#usda-subsidies
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  1. California dairy farmers get $230 million to help cover costs of bird flu losses  Los Angeles Times
  2. Genotype B3.13 influenza A(H5N1) viruses isolated from dairy cattle demonstrate high virulence in laboratory models, but retain avian virus-like properties  Nature
  3. EFSA warns bird migration, US imports risk flu spread  The Poultry Site
  4. Bird flu slashes milk output in infected dairy herds - study  The Cattle Site
  5. Report details economic losses due to bird flu in U.S. dairy cattle  Country Guide

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