avian flu
Coverage of avian flu in the Nexus archive.
- USDA kills 550 geese at request of neighborhood’s HOA because of overpopulation
The USDA killed 550 geese in a planned cull at an Alabama neighborhood's request due to overpopulation, with the HOA citing health concerns and past deaths linked to avian flu. The cull followed threats against agents and board members, prompting FBI and police investigations, and the HOA plans to enforce no feeding, harass geese, and continue egg oiling to prevent future overpopulation.
- USDA kills 550 geese at request of neighborhood’s HOA because of overpopulation
The USDA killed 550 geese at an Alabama neighborhood's request to address overpopulation, which had reached five times the safe threshold. The Heritage Plantation HOA cited health concerns and prior deaths from avian flu, while facing death threats and protests over the cull.
- USDA kills 550 geese at request of neighborhood’s HOA because of overpopulation
The USDA killed 550 geese at the request of Alabama's Heritage Plantation HOA due to overpopulation exceeding safe thresholds. The cull followed prior nonlethal efforts and health concerns linked to avian flu, with threats against HOA members and USDA agents prompting security measures.
- Egg prices are plunging due to oversupply — and producers say margins are taking a hit as costs rise
Egg prices are experiencing significant declines due to market oversupply following the end of avian flu shortages. While lower prices benefit consumers, egg producers report that rising feed, fuel, and labor costs are eroding their profit margins.