New York poultry markets ordered to close temporarily as bird flu concerns spread
New York poultry markets ordered to close temporarily as bird flu concerns spread
www.nbcnews.com New York poultry markets ordered to close temporarily as bird flu concerns spread
Poultry markets are required to close for a full disinfection, even if bird flu has not been detected.
Summary
New York has ordered a temporary closure of live-poultry markets from Feb. 7 to Feb. 14 after bird flu was detected in Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.
The order mandates disinfection and inventory sell-down, with infected markets reporting to state officials. The Wildlife Conservation Society confirmed bird flu-related deaths at the Queens and Bronx zoos.
Rising bird flu cases nationwide have contributed to egg shortages and price spikes.
Meanwhile, a new strain was detected in Nevada dairy cows, though pasteurization ensures milk safety.