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Cornell extension warns poultry producers to watch for sudden mortality and respiratory signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza. About 140 HPAI cases had been found in US wild birds across several southeastern states as of February 11.
The virus jumped into a commercial turkey flock on February 8.
Spread from wild birds into commercial flocks raises the risk of layer and turkey losses, which could tighten poultry supply. The advisory signals growing surveillance that may lead to more culls.
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