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Long Island’s last duck farm weighs closure

Long Island’s last duck farm weighs closure after outbreak leads to killing of entire flock

A New York region once synonymous in the culinary world for duck may lose its last commercial farm. Crescent Duck Farm on Long Island’s North Fork was struck by an outbreak of bird flu, prompting health officials to order the destruction of its entire flock this week.

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

Bird Flu Outbreak Forces Culling of 100,000 Ducks, Threatening Last Duck Farm in Long Island

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The last duck farm on New York's Long Island is facing an uncertain future after a bird flu outbreak forced the culling of nearly 100,000 ducks.

The New York Times · 1d

100,000 Ducks to Be Killed After Bird Flu Strikes Long Island Farm

The highly infectious H5N1 strain has caused outbreaks across the country. Now, Long Island’s last duck farm must kill its entire flock and may go out of business, its owner said.

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Battle against bird flu ramping up

America’s bird flu crisis shows no signs of slowing down. There have been new cases just this month emerging in nearly 25 states, and for the first time in Philadelphia.Health officials there are ...

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Bird flu detected on Long Island farm. Health officials say risk to public remains minimal.

A major bird flu outbreak has hit a Suffolk County poultry farm. Dozens of state and federal agricultural workers dressed in ...

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Crescent duck on the menu? Chefs at Long Island restaurants lament loss of only local duck farm

The farm is a top supplier of duck for high-end restaurants, including eateries on Long Island and in New York City.

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