Bird flu decimates Utah mink farm, killing eight-tenths of animals amid unclear state response
An outbreak of avian influenza has killed about 80% of the mink population at a Utah farm, marking the first known case in captive mink in the United States, while state agriculture officials have not outlined a clear containment plan.
Why it matters
The outbreak shows how bird flu can jump to new species, threatening animal agriculture and potentially public health.
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