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Modeling Study: Dead-Bird Sampling Best for Avian Flu in Vaccinated Flocks

Modeling Study: Dead-Bird Sampling Best for Avian Flu in Vaccinated Flocks

A USDA and University of Minnesota model indicates that testing dead birds outperforms live‑bird sampling for detecting avian influenza in vaccinated poultry flocks. The findings could guide more effective surveillance strategies for HPAI.

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Vaccinating Against Bird Flu? Then Test the Dead Birds, Study Says