**Summary:**In Panaca, Nevada, a local man, Kyle Hubbard, warns others about the avian flu after losing his entire backyard flock. The virus, which has already affected millions of commercial birds nationwide, is believed to have been brought in by wild birds. Hubbard's struggle to report the outbreak highlights the challenges in tracking and controlling the disease. The outbreak is part of a larger issue, with avian influenza also affecting dairy cows, domestic cats, and other animals. The federal government's reduced staffing and funding due to the shutdown further complicates the response. For backyard bird owners, the key takeaway is to keep their birds safe and away from wild ones to prevent outbreaks.

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