Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. thinks that the bird flu should be allowed to spread unchecked to identify birds that could be immune.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested allowing bird flu to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Veterinary scientists said that would be inhumane, dangerous and have enormous economic consequences.
-- The New York Times (@nytimes.com) March 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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That's the same thing Republicans said about COVID.
COVID killed Republicans at a 38% higher rate than Democrats. abcnews.go.com
Putin and the Russian oligarchs are happy to watch America self-destruct, brick by brick, with unchecked diseases, gun violence, wildfires, droughts, unsafe skies, a gutted FBI and USIC, a demoralized population, and a weakened economy: www.msnbc.com
Thank you everyone who voted for Trumpf on 5 Nov 2024 and delivering us this human wreaking ball. Gut arbet.
"Meat and eggs from infected birds are banned from entering the food chain, resulting in huge losses for farmers and industry."
(This is why nations don't allow export/import of eggs)
"In the UK, US, and Europe, culling has become the main method of controlling the virus and preventing it from jumping to humans but it costs farms " and taxpayers " dearly."
(we also know Asia is doing a lot of culling)
Also vaccination is used and it is successful, but that doesn't prevent birds from shedding the virus (just like humans and polio), so transportation of birds from one nation to another is prohibited (as well as internally for many nations).
www.telegraph.co.uk"%20and%20taxpayers%20"%20dearly.
Retail egg prices remain high despite a significant drop in wholesale prices. Wholesale costs for large eggs have fallen by over 40% since late February, reaching a national average of $4.15 - $4.83 per dozen, depending on the region[1][9][10]. However, grocery stores have been slow to adjust retail prices, largely due to inventory dynamics and pricing strategies. Eggs currently on store shelves were purchased at higher wholesale rates weeks ago, and retailers may delay price reductions until older stock is sold[2][10].
Economists predict that retail prices will begin to decline within the next few weeks if bird flu remains under control and supply continues to stabilize[9][10]. However, regional differences and retailer policies could result in uneven price drops across the country[2].
Citations:
[1] www.forbes.com
[2] www.nytimes.com
[3] www.cnbc.com
[4] www.newsweek.com
[5] www.nextbigfuture.com
[6] tradingeconomics.com
[7] www.deseret.com
[8] suntci.com
[9] www.cnbc.com
[10] www.npr.org
[11] www.fb.org
HELIUMRAT would have a point if RFK Jr. wasn't running the show.
The claim about "bio-securing hatcheries" and stopping the bird flu in 14 or 15 facilities with minimal, cost-effective measures aligns with the broader strategies being implemented to combat avian influenza. Here's how it fits into the context of current efforts:
Biosecurity in Hatcheries
- Key Measures: Biosecurity involves a series of practices aimed at preventing the introduction and spread of pathogens. For hatcheries, this includes controlling access, maintaining hygiene, segregating flocks, and ensuring proper cleaning, disinfection, and fumigation of facilities and equipment[1][6].
- Cost-Effective Solutions: Simple steps like patching up facilities or improving barriers can make a significant difference. For example, preventing wild bird access and improving sanitation are relatively low-cost measures that have proven effective in reducing outbreaks[2][4].
Success Stories
- USDA Initiatives: The USDA has been investing heavily in biosecurity upgrades, including funding up to 75% of the cost for producers to address vulnerabilities. Facilities that implemented these measures have seen substantial success, with minimal outbreaks reported among those following gold-standard protocols[3][7].
- Hatchery-Specific Actions: Weekly testing of breeder flocks, early fumigation of eggs, and strict hygiene protocols for personnel entering hatcheries have been critical in controlling disease spread within hatcheries[1][6].
The claim that minimal investments in biosecurity helped control bird flu in several facilities aligns with documented strategies. While these measures may seem simple (e.g., patching up facilities), they are part of a broader framework that emphasizes prevention through targeted biosecurity practices.
Citations:
[1] avinews.com
[2] layinghens.hendrix-genetics.com
[3] www.cidrap.umn.edu
[4] utpoultry.tennessee.edu
[5] zootecnicainternational.com
[6] www.linkedin.com
[7] www.usda.gov
[8] www.freedomrangerhatchery.com
[9] extension.msstate.edu
[10] www.neogen.com
Don't know where you got that. He's the guy that stated biosecurity was the way to go. I heard the 14 out of 15 hatcheroies quote from him on youtube explaining it.
#47 | Posted by HeliumRat
Yes, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently proposed allowing bird flu to spread naturally among poultry flocks as a strategy to identify birds with natural immunity. He made this suggestion during multiple interviews on Fox News, advocating for farmers to let the virus propagate instead of culling infected birds. Kennedy argued that this approach could help preserve immune birds, but his proposal has been widely criticized by veterinary experts and scientists as dangerous, inhumane, and impractical[1][2][3][6][7].
Citations:
[1] www.nytimes.com
[2] www.scientificamerican.com
[3] www.unmc.edu
[4] www.unmc.edu
[5] www.cbsnews.com
[6] www.buzzfeed.com
[7] www.usnews.com
[8] www.medpagetoday.com
[9] www.thinkglobalhealth.org
[10] www.npr.org
Oh, but all 10 of those sources are MSM according to you, right? OK, I'll find a youtube to prove that he actually said "that."
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