USDA responds to surge of avian flu

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is leading a growing response to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. To date, the virus has been confirmed in 29 states, affecting more than 33 million domestic birds.

“Highly pathogenic avian influenza is a serious concern for our nation’s poultry industry, and we need to continue our nationwide response to minimize the impact,” said USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt. “The agency’s actions during this ongoing emergency serve to safeguard U.S. poultry and egg producers and reduce the effects of avian influenza on agriculture and trade, while also enhancing readiness for other animal health emergencies.”

The USDA assured consumers that "there is no concern about the safety of the commercial milk supply or that this circumstance poses a risk to consumer health."

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