Over 40,000 turkeys culled in North Yorkshire's outbreak

In North Yorkshire, over 40,000 turkeys were culled at Busby Stoop Farm due to H5N1 bird flu. This is part of a global effort where 500 million birds have been killed to control the virus, impacting poultry farms worldwide. In the UK, more than three million birds have been culled in the past three years, costing taxpayers £42 million in 2022. Egg prices have risen 20% since January, reflecting the crisis in poultry farming. Countries like France have begun vaccinating poultry against H5N1, while the UK has not authorized such measures. The U.S. is considering vaccination as well, amid rising egg prices and supply issues.