Research04/08/2025 04:00:00 AMWhen highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), known as the H5N1 strain, reached the United States in early 2022, it sparked widespread concern among scientists, farmers and consumers. Millions of poultry birds were culled to contain outbreaks, driving up costs for eggs, chicken, and turkey. These events raised urgent questions about preventing future losses and protecting public health.Office of the PresidentResearchStudyResearch