: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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There are several reasons why the price of eggs has increased, including the ongoing avian flu outbreak and costs of fuel, grain and labor.
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
But this is the first time the surveillance system detected an avian flu like this.
—Lindsey Leake, Fortune Well, 12 Sep. 2024
Thus far this year, the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu has caused outbreaks among cattle and poultry.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
The decision comes as the avian flu has infected nearly 200 cattle herds for the first time this year, forcing fair organizers in some states to get creative.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2024
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
But this is the first time the surveillance system detected an avian flu like this.
—Lindsey Leake, Fortune Well, 12 Sep. 2024
Thus far this year, the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu has caused outbreaks among cattle and poultry.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
The decision comes as the avian flu has infected nearly 200 cattle herds for the first time this year, forcing fair organizers in some states to get creative.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2024
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avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən 
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
Medical Definition
avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
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