Crescent Duck Farm, one of the last remaining commercial duck farms in Long Island, New York, faces a devastating blow as over 100,000 ducks are set to be euthanized due to a bird flu outbreak. The incident underscores the fragility and challenges within the poultry farming industry in the region.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The bird flu outbreak at Crescent Duck Farm highlights significant challenges in biosecurity and disease prevention for commercial farms. Innovations in tracking, automation, and rapid response systems could be vital for preventing future outbreaks and minimizing impact. It also raises the question of how technology can provide more sustainable solutions in farm management and animal health monitoring.
Source: Over 100,000 ducks to be euthanized at New York farm after bird flu outbreak – USA TODAY
Hash: b1e3107653b1918dfb29c97a77b8a5d6a270870dec9356cbec8d16fc4af3fff6