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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., a leading producer and marketer of fresh shell eggs in the United States, has announced that one of its facilities has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (“HPAI”).

The location of the new outbreak is located at a facility in located in Parmer County, Texas,

The company reported that approximately 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets, or approximately 3.6% of its total flock, have tested positive for the virus.

As a precautionary measure, the company has temporarily halted production at the affected facility.

“The Company remains dedicated to robust biosecurity programs across its locations; however, no farm is immune from HPAI. HPAI is still present in the wild bird population, and the extent of possible future outbreaks, with heightened risk during the migration seasons, cannot be predicted,” a statement by Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. reads.  

The company said it is actively working to secure production from other facilities to minimize disruption to its customers according to a press release.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the risk of HPAI transmission to the general public is considered low, the statement read.  

In response to the outbreak, Cal-Maine Foods said it is closely collaborating with federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as industry groups, to mitigate the risk of future outbreaks and manage the ongoing response effectively.

Last week, there were reports of bird flu infections among dairy cows in Texas and Kansas.

Federal agriculture officials confirmed infections in a Michigan dairy herd that had recently acquired cows from Texas.Top of Form

The company said Cal-Maine sells most of its eggs in the Southwestern, Southeastern, Midwestern, and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.

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Keep DeSoto Beautiful is gearing up for its Annual Trash Pick-Up Day, designed to help clean up trash around the city and keep the community clean.

Slated for Saturday, April 6, the event invites residents to come together to rid the city of litter and debris.

Volunteers are encouraged to participate by signing up for a cleanup location of their choice and simply showing up on the designated day.

All necessary supplies, including gloves, bags, and safety vests, will be provided by the city for the convenience of all volunteers.

The cleanup sites are spread across different locations in DeSoto, providing participants with convenient, accessible, and flexible options to choose from.

Options include:

• Clean Up Site A at 1501 N. Beckley Ave.
• Clean Up Site B at 1304 W. Beltline Rd.
• Clean Up Site C at 901 S. Polk St.
• Clean Up Site D at 108 W. Parkerville Rd.
• Clean Up Site E at 620 S. Westmoreland Rd.

Individuals seeking additional information or assistance are encouraged to reach out to the Parks and Recreation offices at (972) 230-9653 or via email at youthsports@desototexas.gov.

The event serves as an opportunity to beautify the community but also fosters a sense of civic pride and responsibility among residents.

Registration is now open for those eager to participate in the event.

Interested individuals can click “Register” to select their preferred Clean Up Site and secure their spot in this impactful initiative.

For more information about the event, click here.

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ARLINGTON, Texas – It was all excitement at Globe Life Field on opening day as the defending World Series Champions, the Texas Rangers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in extra innings.

Rangers fans were all smiles as the team unveiled their new World Series banner and won in true dramatic fashion with a walk-off single to right center field by Jonah Heim.  

Chicago got on the board first with a sacrifice fly to center field that sent Cubs Designated Hitter Christopher Morel in for the score.

It wasn’t until the bottom of the fourth inning that the Rangers were able to get on the board, also getting their first score off a sacrifice flyball that sent third baseman Josh Jung to the plate.

Adolis García and Travis Jankowski homered for the Rangers, and Wyatt Langford, the fourth overall pick in last summer’s amateur draft, hit a tying sacrifice fly in the fourth. 

In the top of the ninth inning, the Cubs took the lead on a controversial call at the plate.

Cubs first baseman Michael Busch scored from second base on what the umpire charged as a wild pitch.

Heim thought it was a foul tip and didn’t immediately retrieve the ball.

On slow-motion replays, the ball appeared to tip the bat. However, that particular play wasn’t subject to video review.

Heim, however, made up for the miscue with the game-winning single in the tenth inning.

“The big thing is, he put it behind him and got that big hit,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said.

Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, the winner in World Series Game 5 at Arizona last Nov. 1, allowed two runs over six innings in the opener.

Newly signed veteran reliever pitcher David Robertson pitched in the 10th inning and got the win.

Rangers face the Cubs again on Saturday, March 30, at Globe Life Field.

First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m.

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