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Bird flu outbreaks spread to more Queens live markets, sparking calls for shutdowns

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Apr. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York State Department of Agriculture confirmed more live animal slaughter markets in Queens have suffered bird flu outbreaks this month, bringing the total number of outbreaks in the borough to eight in just seven weeks.  The outbreaks, which affect thousands of birds, have sparked renewed calls…