Farmers Say Bird Flu A ‘Crisis’ As Egg Prices Soar

UNITED STATES – U.S. farmers are battling what they say is a worsening bird flu outbreak as Trump administration officials push for bird vaccines instead of mass culling.

Amid sweeping cuts to staffing and research at key agencies like the USDA and NIH, experts warn these moves could weaken the nation’s pandemic defenses.

Recent shifts in strategy include proposals for enhanced biosecurity and medication, with the USDA already granting conditional approval for a new vaccine.

However, many in the poultry industry remain skeptical, arguing that vaccinations may not fully replace culling.