Veterinarians in both states discussed prevention steps ahead of the winter months.

Nearly 124 million birds have been affected since February 2022.

Four separate cases have been reported across the state over the last week.

Approximately 4.5 million egg-laying hens are housed in the affected facility.

Animal health and public health infrastructure prepares for situations such as the emergence of HPAI.

Supplies and prices have seen wide fluctuations in recent weeks.

State public health officials are still investigating the situation.

Economist for the federation said that inflation slows but is still higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Health officials said the person only experienced mild illness.

As a result, the agency issued extended recommendations.