SCOTT McFETRIDGE

Scott McFetridge is an experienced journalist who covers topics related to agriculture and the environment. He has a deep understanding of the issues surrounding cattle ranching and its impact on climate change. McFetridge's reporting focuses on regenerative ranching practices and their potential to mitigate the effects of climate change while maintaining a profitable industry. His work has appeared in various publications, including Finance Yahoo News, where he covers news related to agriculture and the environment.

Biography:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/beef-way-life-texas-hard-155038369.html

79%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The article is largely focused on the impact of bird flu on the poultry industry and how it could serve as an example for dairy farmers. However, there are a few instances where contradictory information is presented.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author does not have any known conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

35%

Examples:

  • Bird flu is typically fatal to chickens and turkeys within days of an infection, leading to immediate mass killings of birds. That's not true for cows.
  • The current one started in February 2022 and has forced the slaughter of nearly 100 million chickens and turkeys.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • Many mammals have caught the illness too, including sea lions and skunks. Animals can be infected by eating an infected bird or by being exposed to environments where the virus is present. That said, there are big differences in how cows and chickens have fared after getting infected.
  • The parlor is a warm, humid place with lots of liquid flying around, whether it's urine, feces, water because they're spraying off areas. Cows might kick off a milk machine so you get milk splatter.

Recent Articles

First Human Case of Avian Influenza A(H5N2) in Mexico and Ongoing Outbreaks in the US Dairy Industry

First Human Case of Avian Influenza A(H5N2) in Mexico and Ongoing Outbreaks in the US Dairy Industry

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Mexico reports its first human case of avian influenza A(H5N2) virus, while the US dairy industry continues to grapple with bird flu outbreaks resulting in 100 million chickens and turkeys being slaughtered since February 2022. Dairy farmers implement strict biosecurity measures to prevent transmission, amidst warnings against consuming unpasteurized milk due to H5N1 presence.