Avian Flu Kills Record 50.54M Birds in US According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, avian influenza has claimed the lives of 50.54 million birds in the United States so far this year. This makes it the deadliest outbreak in American history. Many times, whole flocks must be killed if a bird is infected. Seeking Alpha, an investor website reports that these flocks often exceed one million eggs-laying birds at different industrial chicken farms. Jennifer Lopez in a Crop Top Returns To Instagram The rising costs of food has been exacerbated by the outbreak and the soaring inflation. Turkey farmers…