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Will more than 15 million farmed birds be affected (depopulated or killed) in the United States due to bird flu from February 15, 2025 to March 15, 2025?

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Total Forecasters430

Community Prediction59% (50% - 70%)

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community: 59%

Authors:

RyanBeck

Opened:

Feb 10, 2025

Closes:

Mar 10, 2025

Scheduled resolution:

Mar 21, 2025

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