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Authors
Lauren N. Hickey, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
First Advisor
Dr. Hiep Vu
Second Advisor
Dr. Roberto Cortinas
Date of this Version
5-2027
Document Type
Thesis
Citation
Hickey, L. 2025. Avian Influenza and the...
As global egg production continues to expand, reaching an estimated 1.6 trillion shell eggs per year, the egg industry faces growing challenges in meeting...
You know the scene
Outside is nasty cold. The heater is working. The barn feels “warm” … but the litter starts to cake, the ammonia...
Study highlights evolution of virus and continued risk of spillover to humans.
In 2024, scientists detected an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in...