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So in my mind it's been a success." For now, there's hope that these high-tech, laser-beam scarecrows continue to do their job. "We've been seeing some good results with it. Is it 100% the answer?

Avian influenza has continued to challenge the agricultural sector, impacting nearly every state over the past two years.