The FDA has confirmed an outbreak of Avian flu (also known as bird flu) at a turkey farm in South Dakota. The affected facility is located in Faulk County and has 55,400 birds. he facility in Faulk County has 55,400 birds. This is the first outbreak at a US commercial poultry facility since July, when the virus struck a game bird facility in Lancaster County, PA.
The United Kingdom has also seen an uptick in bird flu activity in recent weeks. UK health officials have confirmed multiple outbreaks poultry since late July.
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