USDA will stockpile avian flu vaccine for possible fall outbreak, needs more money for battle
Story Date: 8/6/2015

 

Source: Rhonda Garrison, SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 8/4/15

USDA officials told congress they will stockpile commercial vaccine to combat avian flu that could return this fall, after devastating poultry flocks in 21 states this summer. APHIS and ARS officials told House Ag Livestock members, research continues on a high 'path’ avian flu vaccine, but commercial vaccine will be 'stockpiled’ for a possible fall outbreak.

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