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A bird flu virus that’s sweeping across the U.S. is rapidly becoming the country’s worst outbreak, having already killed over 37 million chickens and turkeys and with more deaths expected

(May 7): A bird flu virus that’s sweeping across the U.S. is rapidly becoming the country’s worst outbreak, having already killed over 37 million chickens and turkeys, with more deaths expected through next month as farmers perform mass culls.

In 2015, it took the lives of about 50 million animals by the end of the season

A bird flu virus that's sweeping across the U.S. is rapidly becoming the country's worst outbreak, having already killed over 37 million chickens and

A bird flu virus that’s sweeping across the U.S. is rapidly becoming the country’s worst outbreak, having already killed over 37 million chickens and turkeys…

Cost of "breaker" eggs — liquidized eggs sold to restaurants and packaged-food producers — nearly tripled in May.

The avian flu outbreak has taken a huge toll on America's poultry flocks—mainly from culling, not disease—and consumers are feeling the pain with higher prices...

Bird flu cases have been identified in commercial chicken and turkey farms or in backyard flocks in 29 states, according to the USDA. Spread of the disease is largely blamed on the droppings of infected migrating wild birds.

Some farmers are wondering if its OK that eggs sold as free-range come from chickens being kept inside. Its a question that arises lately as farmers try to be open about their product while also protecting hens.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that chickens be moved indoors to protect against the disease, but while some are keeping their hens inside, not everyone agrees.