$1B Investment to Address Avian Influenza Outbreak

The Trump Administration is investing up to $1 billion to deal with avian influenza. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a five-prong strategy, including $500 million to help U.S. poultry farmers implement first-class biosecurity measures. The plan also considers the use of vaccines for laying hens and provides up to $400 million in financial relief. Rollins said the Administration is confident it will restore stability to the egg market within three-to-six months.