Last year, a fast-moving strain of avian flu killed millions
of birds at poultry farms nationwide, leaving restaurant chains and major food
companies looking for egg
alternatives.
of birds at poultry farms nationwide, leaving restaurant chains and major food
companies looking for egg
alternatives.
Now avian flu is making headlines again. According to a new
article from Bloomberg
Business, “The U.S. government confirmed the presence of highly
pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in Indiana,
the country’s first case since the end of last year’s outbreak that led to the
destruction of 50 million animals.
article from Bloomberg
Business, “The U.S. government confirmed the presence of highly
pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in Indiana,
the country’s first case since the end of last year’s outbreak that led to the
destruction of 50 million animals.
Let’s also not forget that it was just a couple of years ago
that a massive outbreak of avian flu in Asia resulted
in the death of millions of birds. The H5N1 strain detected at the time was
not only transmissible to humans, but also often fatal to them.
that a massive outbreak of avian flu in Asia resulted
in the death of millions of birds. The H5N1 strain detected at the time was
not only transmissible to humans, but also often fatal to them.
Due to filthy conditions and overcrowding, factory farms across
the United States are breeding grounds for disease and bacteria. It should come
as no surprise that the birds raised and killed for food become sick.
the United States are breeding grounds for disease and bacteria. It should come
as no surprise that the birds raised and killed for food become sick.
And it’s not just a food safety or public health issue.
Chickens abused for eggs are subjected to extreme confinement, painful
mutilations without painkillers, and a brutal slaughter. The meat industry also
denies these chickens everything that comes naturally to them.
Chickens abused for eggs are subjected to extreme confinement, painful
mutilations without painkillers, and a brutal slaughter. The meat industry also
denies these chickens everything that comes naturally to them.
See for yourself:
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Compassionate people can
protect animals and their health by ditching meat and other animal products
like dairy and eggs.
protect animals and their health by ditching meat and other animal products
like dairy and eggs.
