In Ulster County, NY, a bird flu outbreak has almost completely wiped out the chicken and duck populations on a local farm, leaving only two birds alive. Health officials from the Ulster County Department of Health have confirmed the extent of the devastation.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The rapid spread and lethality of the bird flu highlighted in this article underscore the urgent need for more advanced disease monitoring and preventive measures in farming. From a technological perspective, the implementation of smart sensors and IoT devices could offer real-time health monitoring of livestock, potentially mitigating such disasters. Additionally, mobile applications could be developed to alert farmers about nearby outbreaks and provide guidelines for containment and treatment.
Source: Bird Flu Kills Almost All Chickens, Ducks On A Hudson Valley Farm – Patch
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