RFK Jr.'s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread
Briefly

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested an unconventional method for combating bird flu by letting the virus spread among poultry flocks to identify immune birds. Despite his lack of authority over farms, this proposal has garnered some support from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, who indicated interest in pilot programs to assess the potential for developing immunity. However, many veterinary scientists are against this idea, citing ethical concerns and the risk of significant economic impact, warning that such an approach could be highly dangerous.
Letting the bird flu virus run through poultry flocks, as suggested by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is viewed with skepticism by veterinary scientists regarding its potential risks.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins shows support for Kennedy's idea that farmers could experiment with natural immunity in birds against the virus.
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