The US Department of Agriculture recently granted a conditional license for an avian flu vaccine designed for use in chickens, aiming to combat a significant outbreak that has impacted poultry populations and caused egg prices to soar. Manufactured by Zoetis, the vaccine's approval comes after a collaborative effort and extensive safety assessments. Historically, the US has focused on viral eradication through culling, but increasing bird flu cases and its spread to other species may necessitate a shift towards vaccination as a viable control strategy.
The USDA issued a conditional license for an avian flu vaccine, aiming to control the current outbreak affecting poultry flocks and egg prices.
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