Providence poultry operation euthanizes more than 445 birds after bird flu detected
More than 445 birds at Antonelli Poultry in Providence were euthanized after a strain of bird flu was detected during USDA testing.
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Providence Bird Market Euthanizes 445 Birds After Avian Flu Detected
Rhode Island health officials euthanized 445 asymptomatic birds at Antonelli Poultry in Providence after avian influenza was detected during routine testing. The market remains closed five days after disposal and sanitization, and staff are being monitored for 10 days. Authorities also issued guidance on food-safety and precautions to prevent avian flu exposure.