WAYNE, Neb. (AP) — Organizers of an annual Nebraska family festival with a chicken theme say it’ll go on this weekend, despite continuing concerns about avian flu.
The virus has infected poultry farms across the country, including some in Nebraska. Millions of chickens and turkeys nationwide have either died or were euthanized to prevent the virus from spreading.
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The 35th Annual Wayne Chicken Show will continue, though live bird shows are banned this year. The Chicken Show will be missing the rooster crowing contest, chicken flying contest and exotic chicken show.
Still, many other events remain, including a cluck-off in which contestants of all ages compete to see who can best act and sound like a chicken.