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Leaders from Oklahoma’s Five Tribes are asking the state legislature not to move forward with a bill that would shield some poultry farmers from lawsuits, even if they pollute streams, rivers or lakes.
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Inside the broken negotiations that led to Oklahoma’s 20-year case against several poultry companiesOklahoma has blamed the chicken industry for polluting one of the state’s greatest attractions, the Illinois River. As a two-decade lawsuit is finally on the cusp of resolution, newly uncovered records show the private negotiations.
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Cooks Venture is shutting down its operations and facilities in eastern Oklahoma and in northwest Arkansas.
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Deadly avian influenza in backyard flocks is being reported across Oklahoma, and researchers say flock owners should remain on high alert.
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Tyson Foods and other Arkansas poultry companies have filed a motion to dismiss a court ruling that says they’re responsible for cleaning up pollution in Oklahoma’s Illinois River Watershed.
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Without notice, some Oklahomans find new farms next door that bring flies, feathers, odors and water pollution.
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A research team from multiple universities is developing technology that can detect salmonella contamination in a matter of minutes. They aim to take the results from sensors and pair them with other data to strengthen the safety and resilience of the supply of chicken.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has hit the U.S. hard over the last year and a half — leaving 60 million chickens and turkeys dead across 47 states. The USDA is working on a vaccine, but that could create new issues.
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A decades-long court battle between Oklahoma and poultry corporations in Northwest Arkansas has been extended once again.
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In extremely rare cases, bird flu can infect and kill cats and dogs when the pets eat birds with the disease.