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'Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak in Poultry, 2022-Present' Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
April 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48518) entitled "The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak in Poultry, 2022-Present" by agricultural policy analyst Lia Biondo.

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SUMMARY

Avian influenza (i.e., bird flu) is a contagious viral disease of domesticated and wild birds. Depending on the viral strain, the disease can cause little to no signs of illness - . . .

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