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economy1 year ago•2 min saved

Avian Flu Drives Egg Prices Up as Holidays Approach

Egg prices are soaring and production is down as the holiday season approaches, driven by a persistent strain of avian influenza affecting over 73 million egg-laying hens. The USDA reported a significant price increase, with a dozen eggs reaching $4.50 in New York by early November. The outbreak has also impacted turkey supplies, with production down 6% from last year. Calls for emergency vaccine approvals have been made to address the shortages and price volatility.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#avianinfluenza #economy #eggprices

agriculture2 years ago•9 min saved

"Avian Flu Devastates California's 'Egg Basket' and Sends Egg Prices Soaring"

Avian flu outbreaks have devastated poultry farms in California, with nearly a million birds destroyed in Sonoma County and Merced County due to highly pathogenic avian influenza. The virus, spread by migratory birds, has led to a spike in egg prices and economic losses for farmers and workers. Strict biosecurity measures are being implemented, and experts warn about the risk of backyard chickens becoming infected and spreading the disease. The outbreak, exacerbated by climate change, has impacted over 7 million chickens, posing a significant challenge for the commercial poultry industry's recovery.

via KCRA Sacramento|

#agriculture #avianflu #biosecurity

healthlocal-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rising Avian Flu Crisis Threatens Poultry Industry and Consumers Nationwide"

Northern California's poultry industry, particularly in Sonoma County, is facing a severe avian flu outbreak, leading to the euthanization of over one million birds, with statewide losses exceeding three million. This has resulted in a local emergency declaration, significant impacts on the $50 million poultry sector, egg shortages, and rising prices. Both commercial and backyard poultry operations are implementing strict biosecurity measures to prevent further spread of the disease. The outbreak is affecting local businesses and consumers, with noticeable disruptions in the availability of eggs and poultry products in the market.

via KGO-TV|

##avianflu #birdeuthanization

healthlocal-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Impact of Petaluma Avian Flu Outbreak on Poultry Supply After Euthanizing 1 Million Birds"

Northern California's poultry industry, particularly in Sonoma County, is facing a severe impact from an avian flu outbreak, with over one million birds euthanized, leading to a local emergency declaration. This has resulted in egg shortages and soaring prices, affecting both consumers and local businesses. The $50 million industry is struggling as production halts, and there is a significant concern for backyard poultry owners. The California Poultry Federation has reported statewide losses of over three million birds and is enforcing strict biosecurity measures to prevent further spread of the disease.

via KABC-TV|

##avianflu #california