MPR News PM Update

April 28, 2022

This spring’s outbreak of avian influenza has sparked renewed protests from animal welfare activists over the destruction of large numbers of poultry birds.

Several groups have raised objections to methods used to kill chickens or turkeys once they’ve been exposed to the deadly virus.

In particular, they say a method called ventilation shutdown — recommended as a last resort — is cruel and inhumane.

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