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flag H5N1 avian flu spreads to more U.S. turkey farms, killing nearly 1.3 million birds and prompting safety warnings.

flag Highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread to more U.S. turkey farms, with three Minnesota operations losing 183,400 birds in one week. flag Since late August, nearly 1.3 million commercial birds have died, primarily in the Upper Midwest, including the Dakotas, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, where a 5,900-bird flock marked the state’s first outbreak. flag Outbreaks have been confirmed in 18 states, affecting nearly 40 commercial farms and about 20 backyard flocks. flag A dairy herd in Idaho tested positive for H5N1, suggesting possible cross-species transmission. flag Canada has reported over 14 million bird deaths. flag Health officials stress that properly cooked poultry and eggs are safe, and urge strict biosecurity measures to limit spread.

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