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The Clinton County egg-farm bird flu outbreak
Developing
Where it stands
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a Clinton County commercial table-egg flock reported to contain 934,600 birds. The report does not establish how many birds died or had been killed, and the outbreak’s containment and depopulation remain unreported as of October 25, 2026.
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The story so far
Update 1
Bird flu hits Illinois egg flock of 934,600; final losses remain unclear
Bird flu has hit a Clinton County laying flock reported at 934,600 birds. Accounts describe mass killing, but the final losses and completion of disposal remain unverified.
What moved
- A report attributing its information to USDA APHIS dates confirmation of HPAI in the Clinton County commercial table-egg flock to this day.
History
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Who's involved
Organizations
United States Department of Agriculturedepartment of the US government1 report
Places
- GermantownGermantown, IL, United States of America1 report
Every outlet we read on this story
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