How ProPublica Investigated a Bird Flu Outbreak in America’s Heartland - ProPublica

This year, a significant bird flu outbreak has been reported in the Midwest, specifically affecting farms in Ohio and Indiana. As health authorities and farmers grappled with the consequences, over 18 million hens, which constitute approximately 5% of the entire population of America's egg-laying chickens, were culled to contain the spread of the virus. This outbreak not only poses challenges for the agricultural sector but also raises concerns about the potential impacts on egg supply and prices for consumers. Reporting on this event has highlighted the larger issues surrounding avian flu in poultry and its implications for food security and public health. The situation continues to unfold as measures are taken to prevent further spread and mitigate losses in the poultry industry.