Glenn Thompson - Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture | Official U.S. House headshot
Glenn Thompson - Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture | Official U.S. House headshot
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson expressed support for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new strategy to address avian flu. This follows Secretary Brooke Rollins' announcement of a five-point plan aimed at combating the outbreak and stabilizing egg prices.
In his statement, Chairman Thompson acknowledged the efforts of President Trump and Secretary Rollins. "I want to thank President Trump and Secretary Rollins for laying out a clear and effective strategy to combat the avian flu outbreak," he said. He emphasized that the plan would provide relief to consumers and offer better tools for the industry. Thompson also expressed his commitment to working with various stakeholders in addressing animal health issues and ensuring price stability in the egg market.
The USDA's initiative comes as part of broader efforts to manage public health concerns related to avian influenza, which has impacted both poultry production and consumer markets.
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