The new administration's chaotic policies have hampered efforts to control bird flu on farms, where over 168 million birds have been culled to manage outbreaks. The virus, having infected more than 1,000 dairy herds across 17 states, has been exacerbated by the administration's cuts to scientific teams and data accessibility. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial suggestion to allow the virus to spread among birds for immunity testing has drawn heavy criticism and led to a Democratic investigation. Additional funding cuts to the Food and Agriculture Organization could further hinder global bird flu containment efforts.
The campaign to curb bird flu has been slowed by a chaotic transition to a new administration focused on cost-cutting at the expense of public health.
More than 168 million birds have been killed to control outbreaks, while the virus has spread to 17 states and infected over 1,000 herds.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposal to let bird flu spread to identify immune birds is viewed by scientists as reckless, prompting an investigation into the administration's response.
Elimination of funding for the Food and Agriculture Organization's programs raises concerns about global monitoring and containment efforts for bird flu.
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