Dairy workers' lack of an economic safety net has undermined adherence to health and safety standards, he said. Workers told researchers about unsanitary conditions, inadequate breaks and designated ...

Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms since it was first detected in North America in late 2021. But what has been the toll on wild birds?

The nationwide bird flu outbreak has impacted egg prices, but small farms like Copley Fresh Start Farm are taking precautions to protect their flocks. While no H5N1 cases have been reported in Erie or ...

Poultry producers, disease experts and government officials are now questioning the practice of widespread culling in ...

It also has the potential to increase the total amount of virus on farms, which is dangerous for human poultry workers, said Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health.

Bird flu is not just for birds. It is about public health, agriculture and an economic crisis. That was the final takeaway of ...

Health officials said the case involves an adult male farm worker from Mercer County who was in contact with deceased commercial poultry. The CDC considers the overall risk of bird flu to the ...

It also has the potential to increase the total amount of virus on farms, which is dangerous for human poultry workers, said Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health.

Outbound farm vehicles undergo similar treatment. "Poultry farm workers must follow strict protocols, including using disinfectant foot baths, wearing gloves, masks, and aprons during work hours ...

She further emphasised that poultry farmers must disinfect all ... that workers are also disinfected once they enter the farms. "Workers should soak their feet in disinfectant solution and wear ...