Second bird flu outbreak detected in NC as egg prices approach record highs
According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, a commercial turkey operation in Sampson County has tested positive for high-path avian influenza. An NCDA&CS lab in Raleigh first identified the sample and was confirmed to have bird flu by a USDA lab.
Bird Flu Found in North Carolina Turkey Flock as Outbreak Worsens
Bird flu outbreaks have contributed to rising egg prices soaring around at the country. The USDA estimates that infected flocks contribute to these rising egg prices, as the virus can reduce egg production and cause deformed shells.
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Turkeys in a Sampson County flock have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, marking the second commercial ...
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